When the sun begins to set if you see me
Slumped over and holding onto my knees
While the world continues to pursue real
Life situations that matter to them today
~
Don’t let me die in a sidewalk café
The embarrassment of caffeine on
My blue jeans while everyone stared
Would be too much for me to say
~
I would rather be remembered for being alive
With a passion and verve for calling out love
Playing the gentleman that aspires to hold
Court with the beautiful people every day
~
Don’t let me die in a sidewalk café
The embarrassment of caffeine on
My blue jeans while everyone stared
Would be too much for me to say
~
If I may please allow me to take a few gasps
While I nap for a time and enjoy the view
Let me feel the splendor, the beauty, the grace
Of elegance that plays my eyes in every way
~
Don’t let me die in a sidewalk café
The embarrassment of caffeine on
My blue jeans while everyone stared
Would be too much for me to say
~
Let me thrive in the quiet slumber of today
When everyone has smiles and dialogue
To share their stories, their ambivalence
Holding onto the common pour of the day
~
Don’t let me die in a sidewalk café
The embarrassment of caffeine on
My blue jeans while everyone stared
Might be a story I might share one day
