THE ONE FOR ME 

Caught my eye 
Can’t  forget
Was raining out
Got soaking wet.

Pants rolled up
Her jeans were tattered
Her t-shirt said….
Black Lives Matter.

Took a break
Walked right over
She looked at me
Felt like I’d known her.

Wanna hit?
Go outside?
Vape some weed?
“No, not tonight.”

Back on stage
She looked so hot
I sang to her
Stoned or not.

Hoped she’d stay
Bought her a drink
Loved her tats
And her earrings. 

Told her
I’d be free at ten
Hoped she’d hang around 
Till then.

Missile lock
Was mesmerized
When I looked 
Into her eyes. 

Felt the draw
The chemistry
Knew she was
The one for me. 

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Image: Google Images. Marie Glad.

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Author: Patty Richardson

Writer: Film scripts, poetry, short stories and songs.

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