SHE LEFT ME BREATHLESS
[Setting The Stage]
She slides in, like that sax riff you can’t forget
Red lipstick chipped—like she just laughed at a secret
Heels clicking on the cracked tile floor
Every head turns, mine stumbles like it’s sore
She shoots me a look—wait, was that a grin?
Freeze up, heart racing—Gucci aisle, where to begin?
[Excitement Builds]
She floats like she’s walking on spilled moonlight
And I’m gasping like I just ran through a midnight fight
[Tension Builds]
You got me breathless, girl, no doubt
One glance and my soul wants to shout
Are you even looking? Should I stand tall?
Did I drool? Yep… real smooth, that’s my downfall
Can’t find my voice, spine’s turned to jelly
You leave me breathless, like a clumsy alley
[No Clue]
Your hair’s a slow-mo movie scene
I try to play it cool—trip over a magazine
You bite your lip, I swear you winked
Brain’s out cold, and my pits have stinked
She’s walking right here—what do I say?
“Hey” or just pray that I don’t slip away?
[Poetic Panic]
You’re a sonnet wrapped in silk and smoke
I’m a guy who just spilled coffee on his coat
[Party Panic]
Should I flex? Or just look like a fool?
Why’d I pick these socks that don’t match my shoes?
She’s Venus, ready to destroy
And I’m an old Game Boy with no joy
[Regroup]
You got me breathless, fried and shook
Practiced this moment—forgot the look
You’re heading this way, yeah, I’m on track
Ready to shine… if I don’t crack
Jaw’s dropping, heart’s out of line
You leave me breathless, every single time
[Bridge Over Troubled Waters]
She’s closer now, eyes locked on mine
Heartbeat’s racing, out of time
Hips sway like a jazz solo
Is this fate? Or just a cruel show?
I smile, nod, brace for the dive
She’s ten feet… five… oh no, survive!
She walks…
Right past me.
Turns...
Wraps her arms around Bond. James Bond.
Suit crisp, smile sharp as a knife
Hairline sharp enough to cut life
He winks at me
I just nod… and wheeze
[Crushing Close]
You got me breathless, but not the way I hoped
Misread the script, my heart just choked
You’re a queen in heels, and me? I tried
But 007’s got your side
Still can’t breathe, still can’t shine
You leave me breathless… but you weren’t mine
[He’s Whipped]
(Breathless…)
Not the hero in this scene, huh?
(Bond guy probably buys lotion…)
Still breathless…
And sweating like I ran a marathon uphill...
Note: Grateful for an 3rd place finish in the "Breathless" Contest.
Perfect ambiance in this crowded room
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