Boy at Dance

We spent most of the night together,

You and I.

You looked so nice in your suit and tie,

Hair carefully combed and parted.

You claimed you were just waiting

You’d be off in a couple of minutes

But you stayed – I knew you would – You always do

Only this time something caught your eye

She was so much prettier than I was – she was almost glowing

And I thought there’d be no competition for a moment

You’d be gone and I’d stay here, waiting for you to come back—

Almost hoping you wouldn’t

Because I thought you deserved something nice for a change.

But instead, you stayed, watching her from a distance, turning away

Whenever you thought someone might see us together.

I saw her start over towards you – you thought I didn’t notice, but I saw.

You knew you had a chance

But you stayed – like the dumb loyal creature you are

Shy and all alone