She can't hear you
Over the chatter between longtime
Girlfriends celebrating over drinks.
Teetering on the circle's margin
Is you, an apprehensive man
Wanting to be heard, to be understood
Yet you do not move as if this position
Is your destiny.
Speak up, man!
Stop mumbling, fumbling
Within your insecurity.
Girls just want to have fun,
So pick up a glass,
Smile and give a toast
To friendship
Because if that is all you got
You are at least not alone
And who knows
Appreciation may change your position.
She may see more, offer a hand
Bringing you into the place
You have patiently and consistently awaited
So speak up--not just
with voice but with action
Or she will forget your face
Ignore your embrace
And any chance will be erased.
