Mobile Bay

MOBIL BAY

Sitting on the corner near Mobile Bay
Is an easy way to pass the time away.

No money here, almost broke,
Just a couple coins to buy a Coke.

Sitting on the bench reading my book,
And once in a while I would take a look

Pretty girls in springtime dresses,
A cool gulf breeze to ruffle their flowing tresses.

A few would come by in short-short-shorts,
A look then would give me start.

Once in a while one would catch my eye,
And would answer with sly smile and a quick hi.

While watching the lovely parade,
I had a box seat, with no pay.

Just lazing away the springtime hours,
Surrounded by a bouquet of azalea flowers.

My interest in the book began to wane,
And what to do: no money for the train.

The setting sun was almost down,
And now it was time to leave this harbor town.

Ah: pleasant memories remain to this day,
Sitting on a corner near Mobile Bay.
____________________________________GLAWS/1955