A Stranger's Request

I have known her for a while I was first attracted to her by her smile, Going on a date with her was my ultimate goal I knew that she must have a wonderful soul. So, I asked her out on a date She told me soon, but not now just wait, But, in the meantime she asked for favors Her wishes became my happy labors. So, I asked her out again the following week Could soon, be the date that I did seek, She said soon, so I took her family out to eat Happily everyone I did treat. I then bought her and her family gifts and surprises All in different shapes, colors and sizes, I even bought her an imported dress So, more she could elegantly impress. I then asked her out another week later She said no not yet, as if I were a debater, But, symbolically I still held and picked her up by the hand Whenever she needed to stand. We have never held hands or even kissed Those forms of affection I have truly missed, So, I nervously asked her out once again She said soon, with a laugh and a grin. I wanted to take her to the finest dinner As I knew that she was a true winner, So, I asked her out excitedly one more time For her any mountain I swear I would climb. At her job a stranger asked her out She said, "yes", immediately with a scream and a shout, When I heard that, my soul sank to the floor; I won't ask her out no more. Randy L. McClave