Never agressive enough
my confidence snuffed
he chats her up
while I huff grey air
to the side of the porch
looking out at nothing
going nowhere
then they walk back
now attached like a pair
and here I am aware
that I missed my shot
why didn't I talk?
Why do I summon up
space and brace myself
against a chance
am I a broken man?
Am I
b      o
         r      k
                         e
                     n


?