Shy In the 12th Degree

My devious plot worked A beautiful woman talked to me! All because of my shirt! I might as well have been superman All decked out in Canadian Red If only I had anticipated........ If only my tongue was not tied Around my neck like rope I might have had more etiquette I might have said so, so many things Or I might have said nothing at all If only I wasn’t being strangled....... By my inadequate lack of words For I saw inside in that flashing moment A heart so kind and enticingly sweet Just imagine if I had been so bold To kiss such a Parisii so sweet Even if this took the gallantry of time....... Imagine if I had not stumbled My tongue between my feet If only I had said to her........... Would you ever like to meet? Coffee, wine or patisserie? Envious thoughts of sunnier days Envelopes filled with un-mailed thoughts Chandelier dreams light somber fall skies Coffee cups waiting for a second taste Alas I said good bye and turned away Shyness hidden deep inside of me Was the victor of the day So if you ever should read this verse I hope I bring you bountiful smiles Paris of flowers and random encounters......... You surely succeeded to disarm If one day, we should ever meet again Roses by twelve I would thee treat