Slipped Away Poem by Kevin Carney

Would it be alright if I quietly slipped away?
Never to come back to see you again…
This night has been grand, so much fun.
I'd like to stay, but, fear I cannot.

I don't think it would be right.
We've both sobered up…
So clear I can see, maybe the mistake we have made.
Why were we so tempted?

It couldn't be fate…
Both of us in such a need.
We crossed that border, not once to look back.
What can be said this morning, the haze still not cleared away?

What was the attraction that brought us together?
Both of us been tossed and thrown away.
Lovers we trusted, learning too late…
We had that in common, could it be we just needed to hold someone?

So down we were, in a stupor of shots.
We looked at each other, wary to talk to each other.
Could it be we felt a spark between the two of us?
If we tried to see what will happen.

Should we sit down and talk to each other?
Last night, for sure, we didn't waste our time.
Was the booze the catalyst or was it a true attraction?
I can't get it out of my head, the more our heads clear.

Let's step back and talk some more…
Maybe we should play this hand, to see where it will go?
We both looked at each other, were those smiles, those grins…
Were they of embarrassment, well maybe just a little bit?

Why don't we get some breakfast, I bet you need some coffee.
Maybe just take that time to get to know each better.
Maybe this could work itself out.
If you're willing, I know I want to, lets give it at least a try.