You invited me to eat at a restaurant at the end of the universe

I drove there as it was only forty minutes out of the city

I wore a suit and tie as I wanted to impress you

You wore a gay summer dress

It was very warm so I removed my tie and placed it in your bag

How you laughed at my discomfort

I do not remember much about the meal apart from it being agreeable

We promised to meet again

You scribbled a note on my place mat

And told me not to read it until we were apart

may this place hold
mountains of memories for you
till we meet again

“Valerie”

Sept 26/53