Pickup Lines

You may not think you know me,
But rest assured: I know you. Yes,
Haven’t you seen me somewhere before?
It was just like this: I was sitting
By the door, the tip of my hat
Drawn down over my eyes –
And I looked right into yours.

Don’t be surprised.
I would say I’m the kind of guy
Who knows the look of things
And likes the thing he sees.
What do you see? To be sure
It’s only my first glass of beer –
Anyway, mostly foam: the bottle’s
Still pretty full. In fact –

Bartender, get me another glass.
See how it pours so smooth and clear
As amber? Here, take a sip; don’t worry.

After all, this one’s on me.