Almost Unfaithful
On a Thursday night late the band was playing
Bohemian Rhapsody, as I recall,
And she was whispering in my ear, saying,
“I need a man like you—so big and so tall.”
My wristwatch reminded it was time to go,
For I had some appointments in early morn
Thinking of my wife and children at home so,
Temptation to betray them left me forlorn.
I had not expected that a man of my age
Would attract the attentions of a club girl,
I certainly should have expressed more outrage
While giving the barstool an quick, angry twirl,
Instead of smiling and raising her fond hopes
At least the next time, I'll surely know the ropes.
written June 9, 2021
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