AFTER DINNER SPEECH

I know, you expected more from me.
At least that’s what you said.
I’m sorry if I disappointed you.
I needed to relax tonight,
to be quiet tonight,
to be me tonight.
And to be honest,
I simply enjoyed our meal together.
I enjoyed the small talk
as much as the veal parmesan,
the bread and the wine.
And this might sound like psychobabble,
but I was me tonight, no roles, no show,
just me enjoying a good meal with you.
Thanks for these moments together.
Now when are we going to do this again?

© Andy Costello, Reflections, 2009