Dual Coast

My Mannequin and I by Matthew J. Hall

We watched TV on the love seat together
the bottle seemed to go down smooth and fast
but I don't think she touched a drop.

She is the silent type,
doesn't laugh too much
and keeps her cards close to her chest.

I ordered in but she wasn't hungry.
She was grateful of my large appetite;
I don't think she approves of waste.

I purchased a nice floral number from the charity shop.
It hung a little loose but she was glad of the gesture all the same.
She likes to take things slow;
that's okay with me.
I too am a little prudish.

I told her about my Mother.
I told her about my plans for the summer.