i am the story you tell
after a few too many pints
when the warmth fills your belly
spots of reds on your cheeks
a smile
at an otherwise
regretful time

i want to be the thought
that keeps you awake
all night long
tossing and turning
i want your heart to race
every single time
you think about me

but we both know
that isn’t going to happen
i am a good time
with a short shelf life
forgotten
as soon
as it ended