Cold Hearted

BIFOCAL UNIVISION
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supplied the prompt

COLD HEARTED

I drew a picture of your heart,

The one you offered me,

The one that you described as just as

Loving as could be.

But I didn't draw on paper

With passionate purple ink,

And I didn't add some roses

With their petals palely pink.

And I didn't climb up in the clouds

And draw your heart up there

It's outline etched in fluffy clouds

Up in the blue, blue air.

I drew your heart in melting snow,

With footsteps stomping round,

A heart as cold and devious

As the bitter winter ground.

And tomorrow, when the thaw arrives,

Your heart will disappear.

The sun will obliterate your heart,

And I won't shed a tear!

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EQUALITY

Don't walk behind; I may not lead.
I may not constantly succeed!
I'm not your brilliant shining star!
Don't follow after from afar!
Don't parrot all my conversations,
Or head for all my destinations!
Pedestals can be so daunting,
And there's nothing that I'm flaunting.
Admiration? Adoration?
Both are great in moderation.
But notice that I've feet of clay!
And then present your sweet bouquet!
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Don't walk in front; I may not follow.
Your protestations will be hollow!
Not everything you say is right!
And some remarks are tinged with spite!
As we trudge along the track
I'm constantly looking at your back!
I agree that you're quite clever
But do you listen to me? Never!
'Do it my way!' that's your phrase.
You never think of giving praise!
How can you declare you love me
When you think so little of me?
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Just walk beside me, be my friend;
Both must support and both must bend.
You have your strengths, I have mine.
Let us, in friendship, both combine.
Sometimes I will lead the way,
Knowing what to do and say.
Sometimes I'll be taking heed
Of your strength and desire to lead.
Equal partners? That's ideal,
But perfection is unreal.
Let us aim to do our best
And let affection do the rest.
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