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why don’t you leave that monkey cage?
I say, “come out and have a beer”.
you say, “not on a school night”.
to which I reply ,“school’s forever, this beer’s for tonight”

do they make soldiers in heaven?
all that armor, all those bullets, so much training
what is it that you’re ready for if not death?

why don’t you leave that monkey cage?
I say, “we’ve got all night”.
you say, “I don’t have the time”.
to which I reply, “will you have enough time
when you’re dead?”

do pretty women lie?
those long, smooth legs
such lovely hair with a silky sheen
eyes like diamonds, sparkling
lips so kissable you could taste them a mile away
what are you good for besides breaking hearts?

why don’t you get out of that monkey cage?
you say, “I’m heartbroken”.
I say, “better broken than empty”
you say ,“well, I feel empty tonight”
to which I reply, “you’re full of it!”

why don’t you get out of that monkey cage?
you say, “I’m scared”
I say, “that’s good, it means you’re alive”
you ask, “what if I fail?”
I answer, “what if you never leave that monkey cage?”




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On Sunday May 25th, 2008, Chaos God (87) writes:
XD You Crack Me Up Lipstick... Your Own Comments Are Just As Entertaining As Your Poetry.


On Sunday May 18th, 2008, RubyXero (458) writes:
i love the soldier reference/analogy. love it. and that last line would make her a failure...which was the point to me.


On Wednesday May 14th, 2008, Bridge (353) writes:
this is good...really well written and you got your point across subtly but eloquently. good job.


On Tuesday May 13th, 2008, Rebell tiGer King (638) writes:
Sir will, indeed this write made feel like a monkey in a cage, but the intensions were much deeper, excellent write -symph-


On Tuesday May 13th, 2008, Lipstick Whore (428) writes:
I had to read this twice. Not because I didn't get it, but because it's so cool. Wow..i'm not sure what to say except I really, really, really, like this. *added to faves*


On Tuesday May 13th, 2008, Lipstick Whore (428) writes:
Holy crap! *swoons*..and you're hot! I think I am getting turned on...literate, eloquent, and hot...gotta run...need batteries!



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