The Dating River

Honesty, the word of the year.
Dating, they will attest to their sincerity to all who will hear.
"You are the one, you have what I need, in fact you have it all."
Shallow, perhaps said to many, so that into bed they will both fall.

Casual intimacy, words in the dating river which hold no meaning.
When together, the creek becomes a rampant river for the demeaning.
They swear this is more than just one night.
A mere tool to ride the rapids and win this battle without a fight.

The romantic at heart have no place being here.
Tender and caring ruining trust given freely to one thought dear.
No, if a Soul Mate is who one does seek,
watch carefully for the wolves who prey on the meek.

Traveling down the river of this new and different life,
single and dating, no longer someone's husband or wife.
Though you may think the one you found is honest and sincere,
ensure it is not shallow water you tread, my dear.