At A Red Light

it was a beautiful sunny summers day
cruising down Beachview Boulevard
the sun beating down straining my sunglasses
listening to some David Nail feeling the breeze
when I came to a red light

there she was in the convertible next to me
long blond hair big sunglasses red ruby lips
she turned my direction and smiled
I think I fell in love at that very moment
you would have to see that smile to understand

I was headed for the Wet Lizard beach bar
but I temporarily forgot my plan
until the horn blasted behind me slapping me
the light had changed but I didn't notice
I drove onward wishing I could find a reason
a reason to pull up next to this beautiful lady
and invite her to join me for some fun and sun

I reached the driveway and reluctantly slowed
and made the turn as I watched her drive on
I entered the tavern greeted by several regulars
ordered a cool gin and tonic and slapped some hands
2 minutes later standing in the beaded doorway
shrouded in the sunlight stood this gorgeous woman
the woman I had just seen and still on my mind
she smiled when she spotted me why I don't know
I was sitting at the bar with my mouth dropped wide

we spent the rest of the day getting to know each other
Brigette was from southern California
we spent the next seven months
really getting to know each other
thoughts of settling down
thoughts of children in our future
I was the only one thinking this though
the last week or two a little tense
Brigette seemed a bit preoccupied

returning from dinner Brigette seemed markedly quiet
she finally asked me to drop her at her apartment
I asked her to tell me what was wrong
ironically David Nail was in the background again
she was sorry but it was over she said
she was going back to California
to be with a former boyfriend
I noticed the traffic light was changing
as I pulled the car to a stop
she opened the door
saying I think I'll walk from here
she turned and gave a weak smile

so this is the way it ends
no longer lovers no longer friends
so this is what goodbye feels like
  at a red light

Gomer LePoet...