I met him through an App
that a friend had recommended.
I told him of my needs
And he offered me a price.
He even sent me photos
of himself
with others.
I liked what i saw
I would not be thinking twice.
I asked him when and where.
He suggested the local park
and as I typed my protestations
he replied
“Don’t worry,
Tuesday, by the bandstand
Just as its getting dark.”
Sweating and fretting
on the bandstand steps
I sat and waited for the sun to set.
And there he was
smiling from the drivers seat
of the park keepers van
as it pulled up by my side.
He winked and said
“Parks closing soon sir. Can I offer you a ride?”
Nervously I climbed up
and slid into the van.
“Five minutes” he said
” I’ll lock the gates and we will be alone”
He had every detail planned.
Gates Locked and Lights Out.
He said ” Are you ready?”
“Shall we climb into the back?”
Dry mouth, Sweaty palms
and slightly shaky knees
I followed him inside
And pulled the door behind.
Click went the switch
On the light on his headband.
Buzz went the clippers
In one hand.
The other hand on my shoulder.
“Number five all over and a razor parting
on the left?”
He asked for my affirmation.
But it was exactly as we planned.
Twenty minutes later
feeling sharp
and satisfied
I gave him fifty pounds
no haggling and
no debating.
And whilst i wanted to bathe
awhile
in this happy afterglow
he said “Fuck Off
I’ve got a Newsreader
and Politician waiting.”
Hankey Pankey 