I saw her as soon as I walked in
Cute, carefree, smiling
Standing on the sidelines
But clearly in command
And I couldn’t take my eyes off her
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When I looked around the room
I wasn’t the only one watching
Others looked her way every time she laughed
All trying to do it casually
I couldn’t take my eyes off her
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She was clearly out of my reach
More refined than I could ever be
Well spoken, well read, well dressed
Likely more exposed than me
I couldn’t take my eyes off her
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Then she turned and smiled at me
I turned and looked around just to be sure
She laughed and rolled her eyes
Then headed straight to me
I couldn’t take my eyes off her
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‘Good evening’ she said
‘Welcome to the party
And don’t look so shocked
We have been waiting for you to arrive’
I couldn’t speak; I was shocked
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How did she know who I was?
Why was she expecting me?
What was the catch?
Who set me up
I couldn’t speak; I was shocked
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She laughed at the look on my face
Turned back to the bar and nodded
A server drink in hand walked towards us
And came to stand in front of me
I couldn’t speak; I was shocked
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A sip of the drink and I was stunned
Just what I was thinking of ordering
Who was this woman & how did she know me well
What had I stepped into?
Would I regret this moment?
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The music changed, the lights dipped
A follow spot appeared to be searching the room
The crowd went silent, they followed the light
And I followed it too around the room
Until it rested on me
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I turned to her standing in the light with me
A million questions rushing through my mind
She smiled at me and said aloud
“Good evening sir, happy 40th birthday
We hope you have a blast.”
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