Draw a picture of where it is you want to be ...

Does it include the combined image of you and me?

If it does - then depict it in your drawing well

For, if you are in it - it will most certainly sell



Draw the image of you standing with whip in hand

And draw the image of me below you on knees in sand

Grovelling and begging you to be my one true flower

Make sure you show a clock nearby depicting the hour



Throw out your complete list of demands over my prostrate body

Cover me with it - make sure there's enough to drown me solidly

Make sure you watch for any minor movement under this blanketing

And if there is any - make sure you have shotgun ready for banking



On edge of your stake which you have stuck down deep in the sand

To show everyone your prize which you have won with your glands

And as you hold that broken wooden chair way out in front of you

Make sure the lion stays at bay and keeps his gnashing jaws glued



For no matter how many paintings and drawings you do envision

Know this - there are only so many images which are freely given

Others take collaboration of minds, bodies, spirits, hearts and souls

Even though this concept is broad - using it keeps us from getting old



- tristram



12:05pm Saturday, November 8th, 1997