A One Night Stand

I'm searching for love, and I'm lonely, too,

And I'm sure I'd enjoy being with you.

But when the evening comes to an end

Can you accept me ----- as a friend?

Though I thrill at the touch of your hand

I can't be ---- just a one night stand.

A one night stand ----- so easy and cheap,

Isn't something you'd want to keep

And soon I'd be alone once more -----

Hurting ----- the way I was before.

It may be hard to tell you "No"

To walk away ----- and let you go,

When deep inside ----- I want to stay,

And whisper "let's go all the way."

But I'll just hope that you can see

I'm really not cut out to be -----

Just a one night stand.

A one night stand ----- so easy and cheap

Isn't something you'd want to keep

And soon I'd be alone once more -----

Hurting the way I was before.

Let's take some time to let love grow,

We'll both be free to stay or go,

According to the way we feel -----

I don't play games ----- I play for real.

And if you touch the heart of me,

You'll know that I could never be -----

Just a one night stand.

A one night stand ----- so easy and cheap

Isn't something you'd want to keep,

And soon I'd be alone once more -----

Hurting ----- the way I was before.

Pearl E. Cain