I Made My Excuses and Stayed
Unexpected Encounters: A Musical Tale of Temptation and Choices
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I only popped in for the one
Entered intending to stay briefly
To pick up the gossip
To gather information or news
And sup up and run
To quickly drink up and leave
One or two minutes at best
Expected a short visit
But there was this new face
Encountered an attractive new person
And I was impressed
Found the new person impressive
She sat at my table
New person joined at the table
And sippped lemonade
Drank a non-alcoholic beverage
I made my excuses and stayed
Used an excuse to remain longer
This angel ignored me at first
The person initially ignored
I quickly developed
Developed a desire or interest
A suitable thirst
Became thirsty for interaction
Suddenly I caught her eye
Established eye contact
And uttered a greeting
Spoke a greeting to her
To hear her reply
Heard her response
"It's tough for a girl on her own I'm afraid"
Expressed difficulties of being alone
I made my excuses and stayed
Used an excuse to stay longer
I hadn't intended to linger
Did not plan to remain
Our sense were quick to react
Senses reacted quickly to the situation
There was a ring on her finger
Noticed she was married or engaged
I chose not to dwell on that fact
Chose not to focus on her marital status
We talked for a hour or two
Engaged in conversation for an extended time
She stuck to her soda
She continued drinking a non-alcoholic beverage
She held on like glue
Stuck close or remained close
This woman was winning my vote
Found her increasingly likable
With each Shirley Temple
Each drink increased his admiration for her
That slipped down her throat
She drank Shirley Temple cocktails
Her laughter grew louded
Her laughter became louder
The orchestra played
Music played in the background
I made my excuses and stayed
Used an excuse to prolong the encounter
They rang the last orders bell
Last call for drinks
I offered to walk her
Offered to escort her
Back to her hotel
Suggested accompanying her back to her accommodation
I started to say my goodbye
Started to say goodbye
Right there in the lobby
She began crying
She started to cry
A single kiss affected his decision
One kiss was enough
Admitted to being influenced by the kiss
I confess I was swayed
Used an excuse to remain again
I made my excuses and stayed
Reiterated using an excuse to stay
I made my excuses and stayed
Repeated the decision to stay
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