You want a date, but do I care?
What is a date? I forgot!
The whole idea might scare,
I am in a dilemma caught.
My current schedule is too busy,
I have to do this, this, and that…
A date sounds a little cheesy:
what if you want more than a chat?
What if you are not what you promise,
though in appearance look cool?
I fear, if I can be honest,
to meet a trickster or a fool.
Besides, my heart was burned to ashes
long time ago, so why
should I be to adventures rushing
to date, perhaps, a nice guy?
What do I lack? For God is with me,
and He provides a guiding hand.
and I am on occasions quizzing:
who can for me, like Jesus, stand?
Who can be wiser, kinder, stronger?
Whose love can make me now whole?
It’s evident that no longer
can any man fulfil such role.
With Jesus I have proved my mettle
to overcome and carry on.
My life appears now settled,
why should I to a man be drawn?
Of course, curiosity is creeping,
for I am flesh and bone, yes.
Nevertheless, this very meeting
can cause, perhaps, a lot of stress.
I had enough already tears,
so why to add this silly risk?
Who could appease my angst and fears,
at your advances so brisk?
Forgive me, if my answer’s pending,
and all my thoughts are song and dance.
But… what if God Himself is sending
for earthly happiness a chance?
12.11.2019
Это стихотворение является переводом моего стихотворения на русском языке Дилемма http://www.stihi.ru/2019/11/13/462