bewares

beware of friends
you step around
they will never be pleased
with your distance

beware of friendly offers
to help you fix the motor
they lose the bolts
or the clips for the carboretter
then leave you stranded while
they search their garage
for the one they found last week
you know, the one they found last week

beware of the needs
of those more thirsty than most
and the bleeding thieves climbing out
the window beware the needs of the dog that chased them

beware of the leads
that run around corners
unable to see what is on the other end of the rope
has led many off the path to joy

When it's born
it's supposed to be
a girl or a boy

16:44

21 July 2003