Sonnets From Other Lives: Greg

So he’s the boyfriend now—he’s pretty sure.
She takes his calls—they go out twice a week.
He thinks she’s into him—he’s into her--
but he’s worried—afraid that she’s a freak.
It’s just that they keep running into exes.
They’re everywhere & it’s creeping him out
It’s like she’s dated everyone in Texas--
or Austin anyway & he’s about
had it with the endless introductions.
--This is Autie—we met at SMU.
--We used to call Chris Mister Seduction.
He just stands there—not sure what to do.
He’s paralyzed—see she is really pretty.
Maybe they just need a bigger city