I hit harder in schoolyard fights when girls
were watching.
I tackled harder in rugby matches when girls
were watching.
I ran faster in races when girls
were watching.
Sure, sometimes they assumed relaxed positions (literally)
while others paid the cost, but all the same I still
watch them walk by on summer days and know damn well,
for all they care I could go to hell.
(and regarding schoolyard fights, they did watch).