How do you look into those eyes
then sternly answer “No!”
And at the time not realize
you saved a mortal blow.
When you are relied upon,
protection may seem hard.
If you give a melting moment,
be careful when you drop your guard.
For there are some you need to guide,
and give protection from their mind.
Sometimes it pays to be cruel,
in this world to be kind.
Cat-and-mouse
Gloves held high
Can't see you
Peek-a-boo
Gloves held high
Block every punch
Can't get through
Peek-a-boo
Drop your guard
One split second
BAM POW SMASH
A knock-out beckons
It's cat-and-mouse
Move those feet
Then my jaw
~ Your fists greet
When the lizard is aroused,
dark cranial caverns hide lust glowing eyes
Flickering tongue of temptation;
having peek curiosity, chastity can’t abide ...
Sin is gonna take you for a daredevil ride
Hormonal gland gondolier whispers,
pheromones that make you wanna do wrong
Naked desires got libido instincts,
lascivious attire
wanna disrobe your guarded attitude
Lizzie is gon make you do
what you know you ought not to
She-devil got a shine for the opposite gender
Risque rebel wanna darken the corridor,
put a bug in your ear ...
Make you dive nude into the lewd without fear
Libido instincts like to hunt
in bare skin cloth
Naked desire will urge a masochistic smut fool
to stick their hands
in the bosom fire
Lizard Boy is gon show-tell you,
what you ought not
ever dare listen-see to
He-devil got a taste for the opposite gender,
will swallow you body-and-soul
Put a bug up your nose ...
make you lose self-control
Drop your guard, and yield total surrender
Don’t let Lizzie do
the Jedi mind trick on you:
Telling you, deep down
you know you wanna lay next to
the forbidden taboo
tho its night if fun
there's sunguns
who make you run
don't think its cool
there many crazy fools
theyer not right
so
DON'T DROP YOUR GUARD HOLLOWEEN NIGHT
Stop, smell the roses and take your time.
Drop your guard and open your prosaic mind.
Walk under a shower of fresh rain.
Look up beyond the common plains.
Up in the sky sets a big beautiful rainbow.
Take in the beauty, drop off your mental cargo.
Feel the breeze of the wind as it leaves no trace.
Soak up the rays of the sun beaming upon your face.
Lay out a blanket, in the middle of a flowered field.
Close your eyes, whelm up the smells it yields.
Nature rendered you into a peaceful slumber.
Enchantingly inviting you back into her chamber.
Bliss be quick
I'm fading fast
toward the sunset's
shadowed grasp
Like a smoking candlewick
Like our conversations past
Bliss don't switch
your gears and leave
the moon to tend me
as I grieve
She has no real warmth to give
She can't show me how to live
Bliss settle in
and make your home
please promise me
you'll never roam
Scroll out a list of things to do
to nurture my weak fortitude
like stringing beads of glassy ink
and rolling out thoughts to make one think
or searching the sky for green parakeets
sitting on phone lines, lined up neat
Crushing up coconuts, drinking the juice
Flying for miles to declare a truce
Watching the seeds of the sweat peas grow
or dipping my feet in the ocean's flow.
Bliss I'm lost
unless you're with me
I get caught in the
solitude frenzy
Where there's no one to bounce things off of
Where the moon laughs her cooling head off
Bliss be kind
to this weak frame
and personalize me
with your name
I'll live up to your expectations
Drop your guard and your reservations
Bliss you are
my mirror image
I won't let
my eyes be timid
Shine my skin and temper my glow
for, Bliss, you do these things bestow...
Into the shadow, please follow me
Trust me now and you shall see
Nothing will happen, only good
Just come with me into this wood
I promise you, you won’t be scarred
Just relax and drop your guard
If only for a moment or two
(Though I’ll be gone when you’re askew)
Don’t run away, it will be fun
I won’t discard you, I will not shun
I know your touch will set me free
I promise, please, just don’t flee
Curiosity won’t kill you, Cat
Seriously, I just want to chat
Really I’m like dear Robin Hood
I lure you only for common good.
Come now girl, don’t be shy
No harm shall come, I would not lie
You don’t know me? Is that you say?
But, I’ll be your friend in every way
Oh, those aren’t horns upon my brow
I’d never think to disavow
There’ll be no tricks, no slight of hand
I’m a good man, understand?
There’s no red skin beneath this hood
I promise, just follow me, into this wood.
A handshake speaks volumes, keep it firm & strong
Learn from your mistakes & admit when you're wrong
Stand your ground when you know you're right
Never drop your guard or waver in a fight
Never give up & put your best in all you do
Follow your heart & to yourself stay true
May every word match every deed
Always lend a hand to those in need
Things turn out better when you take time to pray
A light heart & hard work keep the storm clouds at bay
Hold your friends close for each is a treasure
In your family, look always for solace & pleasure
A light touch on the reins is only half the battle
Make sure you set deep & tall in the saddle
Treat horse & man with equal respect
When asked for advice, be kind but direct
There's a bright side to even the darkest day
You'll gain more from life if a smile leads the way
A true friend is one who cannot be bought
These are a few of the lessons I've been taught
By those who have guided me throughout my life
My wellspring of wisdom to rely on in times of strife
© December 2003
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