Good Day

Wise guy-
You don't even remember the color of my eyes.
You look at me;
Turn and sigh.
Tell me-
Are my standards too high?

Turn a blind eye-
You want me to believe your lie.
I've seen you watch them all cry.
Try me-
Do you think this time you'll just slip by?

At any expense-
I'll jump a Virginia fence.
I have more than a bit of common sense.
Tell me-
Do you just hate my innocence?

So hue-
Your deeds intricately imbue.
This attempt isn't the first for you.
Try me-
Do you still think I'll give up all of me to you?

In deceit-
You act sweet when you first meet,
But to me your ways are never discrete.
Tell me-
Do you think you'll have me beat like I'll fall for you in defeat?

The abyss-
Where many jewels have fallen before this;
You gawk! You never take it amiss.
Try me-
Think you can endure the wind's hiss?

Unaltered-
Your course will soon falter.
You’ll learn the principles that must be altered.
Tell me-
Where were your lines manufactured?

Forestall-
You won't beat me to the final draw.
You’ve always thought you had it all.
Try me-
Did you forget pride comes before a fall?

This fray-
Let it remind you I'm not your prey!
For you'll remember my bouquet.
You'll remember this display.
I'm not afraid to send you on your way.
Good day!

©2009 Jo Ann Cook