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Mel's Diner

Ten years ago
I walked into Mel’s Diner and saw you clearly for the first time.
The drugs, the angels, the voices, all quiet for the briefest moment
While my eyes found you.

I thought I heard god sigh.

Such a lovely girl
 

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Andy N

Wed 18th May 2011 08:08

Nice stuff, Terry - kept expecting it to carry on a little bit but it's still very clever.. A

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