Boy You Shined

By Gail Maddox

Ever since we were kids

Growing up in the same neighborhood

There was always something about you

That separated you from the other boys.

You were so polite and kind to all the

Girls, even the one's you didn't know.

Now that you're a grown man

I can still visualize a picture of that charming little boy

I adored you, you never . . . ever .. . knew it

I always wanted us to be more than friends.

Oh . . . boy, you shined so bright.. ..

I wouldn't tell you no lie. ...

You constantly stayed on my mind.

Through the years I guess I should have told you when

we were in high school.

I didn't know how to approach you. ...

We were only kids so I... didn't know how to tell you then.

Oooh . . . boy, you still shined sooo .. . bright

I know we're no longer kids

We're the same age, twenty-five.

I heard that you got married and have a child.

I'm sorry to hear that you're now divorced.

I ran into an old friend from the Neighborhood . . .

Who told me that you were single again. . .

"Do you think we can get together and reminisce over dinner?"

Oooh , .. boy, you stayed on my mind. .. .

That's why I asked was there some way

I could get in touch with you somehow.. . .

He gave me your phone number.

Boy . .. that's why I'm leaving you this message. . . .

Please call me when you get a chance

I hope you recognize my voice. . . .

It's Cynthia Page, the girl from your old neighborhood.