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Gin & Platonic
Versus 2 Degrees of Coital Separation

No denying the perks of being openly notorious and loud

A wealth measured in smirks and winks from this surly bar crowd


Gin & platonic, my social drink of choice

Feel free to cling or repel at the sound of my voice


I’ve perfected the art of being socially gregarious

Perfect camouflage for the loner who lives life precarious


A signature presence makes me feel less confined

To the inner factory of intensity my fates have designed


A regular.. shocking, mouth live-wire --- don’t piss on my fence

My banter engine runs mainly on love, but was built for defense


The back corner booth offers the best view throughout

To hear the band play and watch serial lives playing out


I'm stealth in my playing and work hard to remain

An object of speculation versus a one-night story stain


Inter-personal imprecations make the city shrink in my eyes

A one night equals 2 degrees of separation from this room full of guys


A local affliction which inspired my favorite twisted line...

"Hey, I bet you fucked someone who fucked someone that I fucked one time!"