I see her at the party
surrounded by her friends. She's clearly busy..
That's OK, I just need time to work out some
incredibly clever and witty banter. I'm good
with words. I can weave letters together into
aural silk. In the meantime....I should get
Another drink
I see her at the window. an inebriated man
is attempting to woo her, unsuccessfully.
He clearly is unaware of his boorish nature
She looks on.
I know when I talk to her
I will make her heart dance and her ears
will be massaged with the gentle sounds
of love and adoration. In the meantime
my cup is empty...I need
Another drink
I see her in the hallway. The night is nearly over
I walk to her, straight as I'm able through blurry vision
She notices me
I open my mouth, ready to spill forth a tidal
wave of intellect, a hurricane of insight.
"mumblecutemumbleprettymumble"
She walks away
sigh
I need another drink.