Another Friday night at the bar
Here I am working a late shift again
While everyone here enjoys their evening
I’m wiping the tables and cleaning dishes
But I do what I can to pay for school
I’m nearly about to graduate and start residency
My family grew up poor, but I strive for more
We’ve been through tough times, and it inspires me
I was raised to be kind to others and help when I can
So I’m studying to be a doctor as it’s been my dream
To make dreams come true though takes sacrifice
All I do is study, work and help my family
No one knows what we go through
Helping my brother fight his demons
Telling my sister to repair her life for her child
Encouraging my father to see the positives
And giving my mother hope that we’ll succeed
Even though I don’t go out much
I’m so grateful my friends understand
It’s not just what we do in the moment
But also what moments are on the way
Sometimes I wish women would see that
Take this party of women here for example
I see them leering my way at times
Especially that one with a full wine glass
I know what they would rather have
That’s all they seem to want from me
Ever since I was back in high school
Rarely is it for my intellect unless in class
But I’m not that kind of man
I’m not just meat to enjoy for the night
I’ve always preferred to have a connection
It’s way more fun when that is involved
That doesn’t mean I don’t know how to be rough
Yet as these women glance debating about me
Little do they know what I hope to be one day
Trysts and parties never were priorities
Family, friends, travel is what I value
One day I will find an amazing woman
Even if it takes me till I’m in my fifties
Patience and effort can bring many wonders
None greater than her and perhaps a family
But I’m talking nonsense, I need to work now
And so another few hours till I go home
Study a little bit for my exam before sleeping
Then perhaps see some friends this weekend
Life is okay now and the grind will pay off
To the lady with the glass of wine, you’ll see
I know that look, as if I’m not worth your time
Maybe it’s the other way around, you’ll never know
How I’m about to make my dreams come true. . .
Novatourist 