If you Want to Romance me... Don't.

I don't need roses

They /could/ be nice...

I've always been fond of fire and ice

But flowers are not what woo me

I don't need dinner out

I'm a rather messy eater

And pearls and gowns aren't 

My thing, no doubt 

about it

I'd be uncomfortable in a five-star

I don't need you to write me sonnets

It's a darling thought 

but I'd be self conscious

And I'd rather write them for you

If you would like that

Sort of thing

I don't need you to change

Your clothes or your face

I won't make you wear a tuxedo

But it wouldn't be strange 

At all if you wanted to dress up a little

Especially if you dressed hipster

I don't need to go out dancing

But an impromptu jam 

In the kitchen, just you and me

--Or a mosh pit-- I'm thinking

That could be lovely

I don't need to be romanced 

In the typical sense of the word

But I've got a list, a long one

Of things that would be nice

If you and I gave it a chance

So here goes:

I should like very much 

If you'd take me to movies 

Sci-fi, and fantasy epics, particularly

And I'd like it even better if you'd discuss

Them with me as an equal

I don't fancy pretentious fine dinners, 

But pizza is always okay

Especially when paired with ice cream

It's a winner

In fact, it's my food OTP

I should mention; I've always dreamed

Of working on cosplays 

Together

Some of the coolest ones might seem

Difficult, but combine our skills 

And we're beast

And, I know that this sounds lame

But I really want

To learn to play video games

I need someone to teach me, though,

And it helps if you've already got 

The console ...you know? 

Also

You need to have good taste in music

Or at least, be willing to sing

Even if you stink 

as far as voices go

I'll think it's the cutest thing

I swear

And last but perhaps most important,

You'll have to be stronger than me

In your love for God

In decision-making skills

I'd need you to be brave when I can't...

Need you to be what I aspire to be

So yeah, there's my wish list

My top must have needs

Wishful thinking and high hopes included

There may be a few things that I've missed

But you could fill in those blanks

With your other quirks and strengths

And, you know, to be honest,

Not all of that list

Is written in stone

I mean, to be truthful, I'm fondest

Of people who're kind 

And transparent... who have flaws 

Yet strive to improve 

And who love me in spite of mine.

So yes, I like common interests

You can't be a bore

But if you're self-sure, and funny

And caring 

You're what I love most in a human

Being. So who knows 

You might be the guy I'll adore.