100 QUESTIONS FOR TOM

Do you eat three meals a day, or after 6pm?
When was the last time you walked barefoot on a beach of sand?
Do you like all kinds of music?
Would you be willing to dance with me?

Do you sleep throughout the night?
Do you like poetry, or to write?
What's your favorite color?
I know you are drawn to metal, how about fire?
Or rocks, and dirt, or the trees of the earth?
I know you're a great dad.
Were you a great husband? What did you do wrong? Or right?

Do you travel by plane?
How often do you travel? Afre you happy when
You get back home again? I know I am.

Have you been to Hawaii?
Do you sunbath now & then? Or is that a farmers' tan?
Do you care about the accomodations - whether it's a tent site,
or a luxurious hut on the beach?
Let's watch a sunset on the sand.

You say, you don't care about clothes
But isn't that a part of our image?
What people think is partially drawn by our appearance.
You like to be cool don't you?
Have soft, slick, fuzzy appealing threads hanging off your bod?
What about me? How important is it to you how I look?
Be honest - on a scale from 1 to 10.

Are you a night owl? Or are you cheery in the morning?
If you totally relaxed, would you fall asleep?
Have you ever been hypnotized, or heavily drugged?
Are you afraid to loose control? How about spontaneity?
Do you go where the wind blows or must you stay composed & in control?

Would you tease me lovingly, or make fun of my mistakes?
Can I get you back or will that be fatal in my case?
How easily do you get your feelings hurt?
Do you pout or withdraw? Or more importantly,
Do you forgive? How long will it take?
I don't mean to hurt, and I do want to know when I'm wrong.

Are you ticklish? Like a head massage?
If I tickle your belly will you want more?
Which part of your anatomy longs for my touch?
Do you hurt anywhere? Do kisses help?
Does it matter if it's day or night, if the time is right?
Sometimes I'm shy and like to lie in the dark.

Which time in your life was the best?
Childhood, high school, when the first babies were born?
What do you see in your future now?
What are your dreams & desires? Do you see a friend there with you?
Is she cute? Is she me? Have you got time to see?
If the answer's yes! Then the same with me!

I like a compliment every day. Something truthful & sincere.
I look for honest, encouraging things to bring others up.
Is it OK to say how I feel? I don't want to run you off.
I can be fun & I am easy to please. Is that enough?
Just to pat me on the head every now & then so I know
I'm pleasing you could make my day! How do you feel?

Do you have secrets? I have three - one you know.
It's how restless I feel when the moon comes out in force.

How would you like to be the Bachelor on TV?
If the ladies back stab & bicker will you walk away?
Are you intimidated by women of power or wealth?
Are you intimidated by anything?
What has been your M.O. if you dumped someone?
Just no more calls? Or did you bother with an explaination?
It seems to me you've allowed yourself to get hurt more than you should.
Self sacrificing? Thinking of others like the kids?
Did it work or do you have trouble with trust?
I'm afraid I have trust issues too.

Can I snuggle with you when I feel beat-up or weary?
Will you tell me when you want something from me?
It may take a little time but you'll get what you want, I know.

Do I ask too many questions?
Do I remind you of a little girl?
Do you still swing or play on the playground?
Do you like to flirt?
How about walks in the summer, or hikes or bike rides or such?
When was the last time you were in love, or felt such a rush?

You can say no. You can know that now!
I don't get hurt feelings much. Do you usually work it out somehow?
Are you like the man in the book "Women are From Venus & Men
Are From Mars"? I'm not sure it matters what sex you are.
Can we help it how we were born?

Are you ready for this poem to end?
Are you going to count the questions?
Would you like to hold me in your arms awhile?
Will you kiss me with your soft sweet lips if I promise to be still?
I hope all my poems will give you a thrill!

ZCMI February 2004