BOY MEETS GIRL

You and your friends were talking when I walked in
Then you spotted me and flashed that wolfish grin
Don’t think I didn’t see your gaze travel down
As I pass, neither you nor they make a sound.
What can I do? Roll my eyes and double my step
And hope that you all get some help.
What do you gain by making me feel
Like a piece of meat in a market deal?
Have I no right to walk tall and free
Without your lustful looks threatening me?
Look past my frame and read my mind;
Accept the truth you’ll come to find:
I’m not your potential plaything
If you’re not thinking wedding ring.

Now, I’m trying to leave and you’re in my way
You’d like to be my friend, you say.
I’d honest to goodness think you sincere
If behind that grin, there wasn’t a leer.
Don’t ask my phone or room number;
We’re not pals; I just met you, remember?
I wish you’d quit staring at my bust
There’s no quicker way to earn my distrust.
You’re relentless; and it’s becoming a pain.
I’m smiling; but this is running through my brain:

Talk to me; take my advice
And don’t undress me with your eyes.
Talk to me; stay on my face
Don’t let your gaze slide down sideways.
Talk to me; fearfully made
Don’t think up ways to get me laid.

For all your intentions dark and sinister,
You forget that I could be your sister.
If you only knew who I am to God,
You wouldn’t hit on me just cause you’re bored.
You think you’ve scored cause you know my name.
You have no idea I’m on to your game.
Player, take your moves to a court:
Love is a battle cowards never fought.
I’m holding out for something true-
And for now, that something isn’t you.