She was shielded by the thin layer of chalk
That hid all emotion on our infrequent walks
Her lips quiet, her eyes attentive
A break in the silence only missing incentive

My mind went blank, her beauty shone
My nervousness rattled me to the bone
I asked her "Prom?" my eyes were pleading
Scrounging for hope on the face I was reading

She sighed so big, and smiled bigger
I thought I had attracted this quiet singer
She said "I'm flattered" and "Thanks so much"
But it only hid the sucker punch

Her "no thanks" rung in my ears
Breaking my heart -- and bringing the tears
My one try at love, a **** good attempt
ended in failure, and therefore, I wept