After the Laughter
You dressed in your best
I dressed in mine
A suit from Armani
A silk tie from Klein
You made up your face
And put on your glitter
You kissed up to scarlet
And called for the sitter
I creased as I waited
My smile did the same
The TV seduced me
Turned on to the game
Two minutes to full time:
A draw, sudden death
You announced you were ready
With mint on your breath
We arrived at the show
It was long, it was boring
I didn't complain
When you pinched me for snoring
Then the interval came
We went out for quick drinks
You merged like a Monet
With lawyers and shrinks
In the car you were silent
What happened to all
The bluff and the chatter
You spent in the hall?
At least we could talk about
The news or the weather
Or are we not supposed
To grow old together?
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