I saw her in the mid day.
Later her voice was on the phone.
She told me what she wanted.
I asked, “Are you still alone?”
She told me that she wasn’t.
But that the company wasn’t great.
I said, “Now imagine that’s forever…
And choose wisely who you mate.”
Dennis Mantin 
What a sharp, compact, and impactful piece. The shift from casual observation to a moment of honest, almost protective wisdom is beautifully done. Each line moves with a quiet rhythm, and the ending lands with the weight of truth — a reminder that companionship without quality can feel lonelier than being alone.
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