Advice to the Lovelorn (Poetry)

Okay Narcissus, what’s the deal ? —
this anorexic Echo chick
is hanging ’round here all the time —
have you gone blind ? Or are you sick ?

Don’t say you haven’t noticed how
she gazes at you — moony-eyed.
Come on now, brother, spill the beans —
what’s got this baby mesmerized ?

She’s crazy for you — can’t you tell ? —
repeating every word you say
though you ignore her like you’re deaf
she’s sort of stubborn — set to stay

and wait it out while you stare down
into that stream all self-obssessed
and moody — what’s your problem, bro ? —
You got a heart inside that vest ?

This girl’s a peach and you act like
she isn’t there ! Take my advice
and get a grip for there’s a chance
that you can score if you play nice !