This is a poem about a young girl's efforts to try and win the affection of a young man. I imagine scenario's playing out like this all across high schools in the USA and maybe other parts of the world too.
I Want That Man:
I try not to be obvious
But I can't stop looking at him
I know I'm not that kind of girl
Who would like a boy on a whim
But there is something about him
Something I think I really like
But do I have nerve to ask
This guy to take me out tonight?
He smiles and is well mannered
Characteristics that I like
I'm strongly attracted to him
But he never looks at my eyes
The palms of my hands are sweaty
Butterflies inside my stomach
How do I get his attention?
Just what is it that makes him tick?
I wish that I knew him better
I wish he'd say something to me
I have to catch him in my net
Or I'll lose this fish to the sea
How I can get his attention?
In the hall when he passes by
Should I will tilt my head upward?
Or I could slowly bat my eyes
I could wink as he approaches
I must make this guy notice me
Maybe I should raise up my dress
I could show off to him my knees?
Or I should grab him by his throat
Demand he take me out tonight
Would he think of me the wrong way?
I just know that would not be right
Should I blow to him little kisses?
That should indicate what I wish
But will he think that I'm pushy
Or will he think that I'm a fish?
I'm thinking this out carefully
I need to think of what to do
What is it about my feelings
That finds me attracted to you
I do not give up easily
I know exactly who I am
For I got my heart set on you
And I want him to be my man