Love

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places

He sauntered in without a care, cowboy hat and greasy hair

Silence filled the room, all those present could only stare

The music touched every inch of the place

A large crowd occupied each semblance of space

Sliding onto a stool, he spread his elbows like an eagle readying to fly

Claiming this little space was important, who knows why

He was perusing the crowd like a predator examines his prey

Perhaps he was deciding whether to go or to stay

There she was, the girl of his dreams

Tight-fitting jeans, a low cut shirt and eyes full of schemes

The moment each spied the other was magic for sure

Was it love at first sight, or some tragic allure

Destiny is elusive and not something conclusive in the grand plan

Would it be “happy ever after” or another one night stand

Their elation was apparent from the start

Something was tugging at their hearts

It was great while it lasted, the magic was just as they envisioned it to be

Love lasted for about four hours, by 3AM, it was clear to see

True love was not at the reigns and there was no one to blame

Both knew what it was, not love, not trust, but instead it was lust that fueled this flame

As she slept, he turned with a twist and out the door he was gone

On the night table he left a note and a ten dollar bill, now she was alone

Her eyes popped open when that door was closing, the note, what did it say?

“I appreciate your time, I left you a dime, maybe next time I can stay.”

Up she jumped with a jerk as she charged that door 

It was in that moment she stopped, sat on the floor 

Then she began to think, what should I have done

Was he THE ONE? I don’t care, I had fun

Tonight I will change my ways when I go to the bar

No more cowboys for me, “I want Mr. Right, not Mr. Bizarre!”

He sauntered in without a care, motorcycle helmet and greasy hair

Silence filled the room, all those present could only stare

The music was loud, so was the crowd, and she was ready to go

She needed a man, was he the one, in a few hours she’d know.