Prufrock's Attempt by Bill James

Prufrock's Attempt

by Bill James

Having weighted it all a million times,

Pondering the question, I open my mouth.

If a cave man, I would take you by force.

If Don Juan, I would woo you with words.

Alas, I am not Lazarus from the grave

but an insecure child who reads too much.

"I need you" fills my head,

but my mouth gushes - "Did you know,

I just read, Have you ever wondered. "

Maddening rambles -

covering

silent cries.