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 Do 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.

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

Missile lock
Was mesmerized
When I looked 
Into her eyes. 

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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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