Poem #2,568 | These engagements

These engagements’ll reduce
for all of us [& less chances to
finally rub up hard – as well] –
My time is measured in dates
Next Friday any good? – We’ll
play a game to on-line rules –
red flag – green flag [others’ll
be used if required] & subtler
flags not flown – ‘less we find
love in steam-fat coffee cups
in unintended matching-ups
without misread dating apps
[& other coded conjunctions]
& we’ll find love’s endurance
through gifts of eye contacts