I Know
You circle my heart, a blissful schemer.
What are you up to?
I know.You have a secret design
for my bleeding heart and sullen face
I know.Once you’ve stolen
mine and everyone’s heart
what will you do then?
I know.By the warmth of my tear
and the chill of my fear
please go ahead and ask
if I know fire from frost.
Because I know.My heart and soul ablaze
your skirt afire
consider the difference.Pain knows about pain
flame knows about smoke
and woe knows rue
I know.I whisper into my soul
Be patient, a real man.My soul replies:
I am neither male nor female
and I know many heartbreakers.My heart you ruffle like dust grain in wind
did you not promise
to lift ash from an ocean of flames ?
The Living Room 