watching the windows for her silhouette
in dim diner lights, after dining hours
i sip my coffee and smoke my cigarette

feeling tied up like a marionette
holding a dozen red man-eating flowers
watching the windows for her silhouette

shrinking peace of mind picked up and upset
kisses in memory tasting so sour
i sip my coffee and smoke my cigarette

growing quick like vines in the mind, regret
sudden sorrow stacked high, looming tower
watching the windows for her silhouette

eleven o'clock reads the tv set
with a weatherman predicting showers
i sip my coffee and smoke my cigarette

waitress fills my cup before she forgets
and lets me know that they'll close in one hour
watching the windows for her silhouette
i sip my coffee and smoke my cigarette