'I am the midnight watchman down at Miller's Tool and Die. And I watch the metal rusting, and I watch the time go by. A week ago at the diner I stopped to get a bite. And this here lovely lady she sat two seats from my right. And Lord, Lord, Lord she was alright. Oh she was so damned beautiful that she'd warm a winter's frost. But she was long past lonely, and well nigh unto lost. Now I'm not much of a mover, or a pick-em-up easy guy, But I decided to glide on over, and give her one good try. And Lord, Lord, Lord she was worth a try.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A working-class man finds beauty and connection in a fleeting encounter despite his solitude.
- In plain terms
- A lonely worker notices a beautiful woman and decides to try connecting.
- What can you take from it?
- Reach out even if you feel out of practice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When was your last try?
- Who do you see?
Another view
It glosses over the risk of rejection or misunderstanding.
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