Sunday, February 20, 2000 4:25 p.m. pst
ate lunch in one of my favorite restaurants
I had an uplifting engrossing and satisfying meal
I drank some coffee, and had a Bellini Classico
Which is a wonderful drink containing rum , peach shnappes, and champagne
The meal was served with Ceasar salad, and the parmesan cheese was fresh
The Penne Rustica is a house specialty
It fills me with a warm and wonderful aura
The lights were dim
The ambiance special
Soft music played in the background
The waiters were prompt, the coffee was filled regularly
I was hungry when I went in
But even though the meal filled me as the afternoon passed
And even though I felt sate and my stomach grew fuller
There was still an emptiness
A feeling of empiness
I look around at the couples enjoying their afternoon
Whispering and laughing, fulfilling their dreams
I look across the table at an empty chair
I leave the restaurant with the emptiness still there
I want so much for this emptiness to be done
I am so tired of having to ask for a table for one
I want to be with you
And tell the maitre'd to set up a table for two
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