Who’s On First. by James Babbs

I told her

I didn’t usually buy drinks

for attractive women

but for her

I was willing to make an exception

she laughed

and told me thank you

she said

I don’t usually take drinks

from strange men

well I said

my name’s Jim

what’s yours?

Tamara she said

I said oh

you don’t want to tell me today

Tamara she said again

I said okay

I can wait

my name’s Tamara she said

louder than before

she flashed me a look

then I saw the light come on

and I liked the way

it sparkled in her eyes

oh she said

I get it now

you’re funny

and she sipped her drink

yeah I said

but looks aren’t everything

oh no she said

but she laughed anyway

it wasn’t the first time

I’d used that line

and I knew

it probably wouldn’t be the last

James Babbs likes the night life but he doesn’t like to boogie.  James has written hundreds of poems and a few short stories over the years and has even had a few of them published.  If you happen to visit the internet you may find something he has written.