Meeting You

For years I've had no problem,
talking to them fine.
Take them out to dinner,
drink a glass of wine.

Then she came along,
not indulging in my vice.
She took me to her room,
and gave me some advice.

Go after what you want-
be confident, she said.
Easy enough I thought,
if there's bourbon being bled.

I loved to come to class,
seeing us undressing,
taking her to bed,
kissing and caressing.

I asked her out to dinner,
she agreed and I said great!
but I fucked up and got nervous-
never took her on that date.

She intimidated me,
with her smile and her joy.
I couldn't believe this young woman
made me feel just like a boy.

And while I didn't accomplish
what I'd set out to do,
I learned a lot about myself,
and I owe it all to you.