do I have to
beg
plead
fall to my knees
flirt grotesquely
for you to even
notice me?

that is
of course,
what all the other girls do.

so maybe
instead of being myself
as untouchable
as I may seem
should I dare to
enter your ring
wear my red cape
entice you
with my young lust
and flirt
piously
for your
everlasting
affections?

I think not.