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Score

I can tell you’re going to come over here
I’ve seen that look before
can you tell my date has stood me up
and you think you are going to score?

here you are on your approach
my defenses are ready to go
come on over and take your best shot
let’s see what you have to show

“is this seat taken?” 
you ask as you sit down
except for mine they all are 
if you’d only look around

I shrug my shoulders and move my bag
you could have sat on the other side
you’re moving your chair closer
trying to hit your stride

come on now Romeo, it’s go time
let’s see what you have got
I’m not staying much longer
you are a real long shot

but you are a little bit different
you start talking about your day
not being at all flirtatious
not making me feel like your prey

you tell me some amazing stories
both funny and sincere
I’m dropping my defenses
and starting to like it here

I think I could have been wrong about you
and where I thought this was leading
there is no innuendo
you just talk to me with feeling

the night goes on quite smoothly
you seem genuine and real
it’s a long time since I’ve talked like this
you’ve got a lot of appeal

you say “if it’s not to forward,
I’d like to give you a call”
“I’ve enjoyed meeting you immensely
and you’ve kept me quite enthralled.”

so I give you a number
from the cleaners down the street
thank you for a lovely evening
and hasten my retreat

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