It all began with a carnal internet conversation
That gave way to an episode of physical stimulation and I’ve been wanting you ever since.
There’s nothing like feeling completely free where I can reveal the very essence of me…
And still be able to look you in the eyes later.
But that’s were I am now.
I can’t believe it was just weeks ago when I was saying I wasn’t looking for anything serious—
Now I know that those words were just spoken out of fear.
Now the fear is gone and I feel I belong with you in a way that’s unfamiliar to me,
And I want to explore it more to see where it will lead.
Am I asking for a relationship? No.
What I want is for us to continue to get to know each other and see where it goes from there.
I have a thing about monogamy. It seems that the only one who knows how to be faithful is me—
But I’m not a man who has given up on honesty.
So keep it real with me.
Don’t make me any promises you can’t keep.
Don’t create any commitments you’re not ready to live up to.
Let’s just be safe with each other and keep our feelings true .
I guess what I’m saying is that where we go from here is totally up to you.


2006 (c) by C. A. Webb
for his upcoming poetry volume MY CONTROVERSY