if or if i knew then
what i know now..
or if i had my time over
would i do it different..?
too platitude a platitude
(or two..)

yes, i would barricade myself
into a windowless basement
with an impressive array of
weaponry-something for hand to hand
and close quarters-supplies-an extensive library-
and perhaps a poison tooth
as a last line of defence..

i will be your man friday whispers lily
paint the sky with stars
and sing softly in your ear-
for the love of anyway..

..and when the man came to
town with a violin
bright socks on

a squeeze box and
the lady of the forrest
sang..!

the dogs and children
ran for a half penny
for the love of anyway..?!

the old men filled
their pipes
hospitality

on their lips
news and songs
from the city-

gives the old ones
they cried..
the women sighed and

the crows flew
but danced to the
sea..