In Patrick Francis Gallagher's
Celtic frenzy
Anthropology lectures at George Washington University
Where it is said about my time
Under his tutelage
That I learned several of Life's lessons:
Standing on the limestone steps
That ascend and descend
This neo-classical
Temple of Knowledge
Otherwise known as
Lisner Auditorium
At this place where I once
Was a seventeen year old
Freshman in college
I learned by observation that
The first law of Magic is misdirection
And to master it is indeed an art
Worthy of mention
So, hey look over there
Because over here,
Is where I'm trying
To capture your attention
And collect your sweet affection
With no place for rejection
But it seems like you are turning
Away from me
In fact, I seem to be
Rather low on the radar screen
Of your meta-physical detection
One of your friends told me
That you are missing school,
Cutting classes, and navigating
The halls in 45 minute passes
Spending serious time and money
In the lounge mirror gazing
Perfecting your reflection
Your feminine virtues are appearing in
A plaid East Greenwich Villiage
Mini skirt & midriff top,
Inflicting some heavy hurt
In my direction
I guess all of this
No doubt
Is part and parcel
Of what Darwin called
Organic natural selection
Can I get a witness
Before I get sectioned
Can I get a witness
This is not an insurrection
Can I get a witness
Am i still filed
In the palace of your retention
Can I get a witness
I need more than an Honourable Mention
Maybe we could take up a collection
Here in the Church of Diminishing Returns
Where hearts are broken
And dreams are earned
First place is what I seek
I want your kiss babe
But not on the cheek
Can I get a witness
Because here in the¨
Church of Diminishing Returns
You may crash
But you will not burn
This is where
Hearts are broken
And dreams are earned
'Cause girl,
I want your sweet affection
And long for
A soul connection
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