Our Precious Chance of Happiness
you're proud of your book learning and often boast about
but stand helpless and perplexed when friends shed tears or shout
your diction is so witty, your wording eloquent
but when you talked about affection no one knew what you meant
you would never fly a kite or dance in summer rain
for you an idle hour is just waste and all in vain
you've never read a fairy story about a cordial elf
you'll never be capable of laughing at yourself
come to your senses as long as for you I yearn
watch out, my friend, don't you notice how you spurn
our precious chance of happiness
you seem always broody and never lose your poise
a children's playground in your view just means annoying noise
you're always self - possessed, remarkably controlled
hence in your younger days you already looked somewhat old
you think adults must always stand with both feet on the ground
you hate broad laughter and you would never fool around
tender feelings, sentiments you determinedly reject
you rely upon sagacity and keen intellect
your aloofness gives cause for serious concern
watch out, my friend, don't you notice how you spurn
our precious chance of happiness
to all appearances you are always on the ball
behind your back you got the nickname "Mr. Know-it-all"
programming languages to you strongly do appeal
but with overwhelming emotions you never learned to deal
extraordinary is your knowledge of the overseas trade
you are able to edit cases which are high in the grade
in the minimum of time you completed your degree
but don't come up with the idea of sending flowers to me
if you mess things up now I will never return
watch out, my friend, don't you notice how you spurn
our precious chance of happiness
you say these sunshiny days are just too good to last
you never let go, no, you are addicted to your past
you keep your distance and insist on the view from above
you look for safe and stable shelter from your passion and my love
I´m not a native speaker, so I cordially invite other members to send me suggestions for improvement. Thank you very much!
Copyright © Anton Bradinger | Year Posted 2022
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