Write a poem that features forgotten technology
One — Set the tone.
do you want to subtly tell them you love them
like the dog loves the fire hydrant
like graverobbers love a corpse
or do you want to subtly say
you are falling out of love with them
like the arm draped over you
feels more like the body of a boa constrictor
Two — The first song must pack a punch.
Like the first line of a book
you have to keep them reading
questioning where it’s going
wondering the artist’s name
why you put THAT song at the beginning
otherwise, they’ll click
next
and next
and next
and then eject.
you have less than 30 seconds to
reel them in
like a Bluegill
at the end of your fishing pole
Three — Ask Jeeves,
“best songs to make love to,”
ask Jeeves,
