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16 October 2014
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Paul McBride
Paul McBride

Originally from Newtownards, I currently live in Belfast but I began trying to write creatively when I was travelling around Asia and Australia in 2005. I found the scenery and people hugely inspiring. I would like to get some feedback on my work and hope one day to have the discipline to write a travel book.

Across the menu board by Paul McBride

Whilst sitting on the station floor
I couldn't have asked for any more
Than to meet a girl like you…

You swept me up and took me to
A little café that you knew
But all I wanted was to stare at you
Across the menu board.

I didn't have a place to stay
But you were there to light the way
As you sipped from a handled glass
I prayed for our time not to pass.

Your skin is soft, your hair light brown
In your eyes I want to drown
They hold emotions that you hoard
As I stare across the menu board.

The clock struck six; you had to go
Not saying why, you dropped a note
On the table and kissed my cheek
Ran out the door and down the street.

I sat for hours, not knowing why
I was so lucky to have spent this time
With a girl who left me rather floored
As I stared across the menu board.


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