Lani

Verse 1:
December chill in the air.
My shoulders are heavy with office knots.
I walked into the spa seeking relief,
but I was really searching for a connection.

Verse 2:
Lani walked in with a pitcher and towel.
Her hair was long and black,
her skin a natural glow.
My heart skipped.
She seemed so incredibly innocent.

Chorus:
I reached out too soon
and felt her flinch away.
My eagerness overstepped the boundary.
I’m so sorry, Lani.
I should have led with more respect.

Verse 3:
The room went silent after my mistake.
Her hands were shaking as she worked.
She is only a week into this job.
I felt small and deeply embarrassed.

Verse 4:
I left a tip as my silent apology.
I could not even look her in the eye.
I need to do better next time.