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I think my ears are broken –
did you say you have a date?
I’m thinking that I’ve lost my mind
or perhaps its something I ate.
Because it simply is not possible
that as it grows so late
you could have just announced
that tonight you have a date.
Let me see if I understand –
You’re dressing for your date?
You simply have to dash right off
you can’t afford to wait
You must hurry now to prepare
to pick her up at eight
and you are always right on time
when you show up for a date.
The words you said confuse me –
You’re going on a date?
Pardon me if at first
I seem to be irate
I’m not going to engage with you
in some kind of a debate
I’m telling you I’m quite pissed off
at you and your precious date.
But don’t you worry, never fear
for the safety of your date.
Understand quite clearly
that though my anger’s great,
I have no desire whatsoever
to become a new inmate.
So later on, don’t come back here,
just make it a permanent date.
