SHE LEFT ME BREATHLESS

[Setting The Stage] She slides in, like that sax riff you can’t forget Red lipstick chipped—like she just laughed at a secret Heels clicking on the cracked tile floor Every head turns, mine stumbles like it’s sore She shoots me a look—wait, was that a grin? Freeze up, heart racing—Gucci aisle, where to begin? [Excitement Builds] She floats like she’s walking on spilled moonlight And I’m gasping like I just ran through a midnight fight [Tension Builds] You got me breathless, girl, no doubt One glance and my soul wants to shout Are you even looking? Should I stand tall? Did I drool? Yep… real smooth, that’s my downfall Can’t find my voice, spine’s turned to jelly You leave me breathless, like a clumsy alley [No Clue] Your hair’s a slow-mo movie scene I try to play it cool—trip over a magazine You bite your lip, I swear you winked Brain’s out cold, and my pits have stinked She’s walking right here—what do I say? “Hey” or just pray that I don’t slip away? [Poetic Panic] You’re a sonnet wrapped in silk and smoke I’m a guy who just spilled coffee on his coat [Party Panic] Should I flex? Or just look like a fool? Why’d I pick these socks that don’t match my shoes? She’s Venus, ready to destroy And I’m an old Game Boy with no joy [Regroup] You got me breathless, fried and shook Practiced this moment—forgot the look You’re heading this way, yeah, I’m on track Ready to shine… if I don’t crack Jaw’s dropping, heart’s out of line You leave me breathless, every single time [Bridge Over Troubled Waters] She’s closer now, eyes locked on mine Heartbeat’s racing, out of time Hips sway like a jazz solo Is this fate? Or just a cruel show? I smile, nod, brace for the dive She’s ten feet… five… oh no, survive! She walks… Right past me. Turns... Wraps her arms around Bond. James Bond. Suit crisp, smile sharp as a knife Hairline sharp enough to cut life He winks at me I just nod… and wheeze [Crushing Close] You got me breathless, but not the way I hoped Misread the script, my heart just choked You’re a queen in heels, and me? I tried But 007’s got your side Still can’t breathe, still can’t shine You leave me breathless… but you weren’t mine [He’s Whipped] (Breathless…) Not the hero in this scene, huh? (Bond guy probably buys lotion…) Still breathless… And sweating like I ran a marathon uphill... Note: Grateful for an 3rd place finish in the "Breathless" Contest. Perfect ambiance in this crowded room