Write Away

1. Loaning me your sweatshirt for no better reason than I wanted it             I washed it before I gave it back: “Haha yeah it smells good…” “…It smells like you” 2. Getting frozen yogurt together that you paid for             Sharing a 0.5oz sample cup 3. Coming to the party for no better reason than I asked you to             “Is it hitting you yet?”             “How could you tell?” 4. Spinning me in my chair             Playing with the armrest             Pulling my chair closer to yours 5. The four-hour road trip Pretending to fall asleep on my shoulder Letting me feed you snacks, feeding me snacks Holding your phone with your hand rested on my thigh Sharing your breakup song 6. Teaching me how to hit a ball behind my back in pool             Lingering arms 7. Standing inches apart looking down at me             Pulling the strings on my sweatshirt 8. Sharing food and drinks without asking             Chicken fingers            

He is the presenter His project: a PowerPoint presentation. He has flashcards with nothing written down Slides with titles and no content. His transitions are elaborate, the colors are captivating. Yet his presentation lacks meaning, thought, care. He has the skills to grab your attention But you absorb nothing He offers nothing. He has great plans and no presentation. If it were an interview perhaps his slides would not be so bare But then again, is this not his job on the line? A meeting where he is the presenter With a blank PowerPoint presentation.