a shuffling sound

needing a 4 line bass

walking underneath

get the people dancing

early evening

i was taking in shots

building my energy up

sweetie end of the bar

looking over & smiling

if i might be easy meat

someone seeking heat

bass player turned up

gave the drummer a nod

couple’a minutes later

my feet tapping the beat

the lovely looked over

bought her a drink

from the lower shelf

then i followed her out

watching her close

as she watched me

hoping she wouldn’t

ask for cash or love

her hoping tight

i had no hammer

or so she told me later

just before she left me

for the first time

instead she said

all you owned

was

a heart of stone