☞ READ: East Harlem Hipster Poem in the Times

To All East Harlem Hipsters

So, we’re curious about you,
young, attractive, plaid-clad dudes —
the ones we spot standing sleepily
on the 103rd St. subway platform
in the morning,

or strolling into the Conservatory Gardens
on Saturdays, or tapping away on Macs
in East Harlem Cafe
(during the odd hours it’s actually open).

Do you, like us, see SpaHa as a pleasant place
to live but not exactly
an epicenter of social activity?
Let’s hang out!

We’re two not-busted, decently smart,
all-around super girls
who moved to New York
to work in publishing.

We’ve discovered a few interesting spots
in the neighborhood but would love
to explore more with like-minded people —
especially if they’re a couple of cute, tall
(5’10”+) dudes.

If you have ironic facial hair,
chortle at any phrase from the
“Kitten Mittens” commercial,
and would never vocally
self-identify as a hipster,
then hit us up.

(And be sure to send a pic
so we know you’re not
a creepy old dude.)

Read more in Sunday's NY Times article on Craig's List poetry and romance: LINK. Read our past post on the East Harlem Cafe: LINK or the Spaha Cafe: LINK. To see what the heck are Kitten Mittens: LINK. Above photo by Ulysses