An Ode To You

Bat those blue eyes and cause everyone to fall at your whim,
Smile and laugh and everyone seems to adore you,
You put out your hand and many hold tight,
You play the cards with high aces
And seem to always win.

Stand tall with pride, your book smarts and wise ideas,
You communicate with style and everyone wants to listen,
You pay for the drink and the gamble
And walk away with the prize, every time.

With sway and small talk,
And an overwhelming personality,
You sweep away the lovely as if to promise forever,
but only give about... an hour.

I'd rather take away your mask
Maybe to show a desperation unlike any known,
To show your inability to properly give
As you have improperly taken so many times over.

I'm taking you off the mantle and putting you in a small box,
I'd rather not know anymore or to question your truth,
I'll take those happy memories of your famous smile,
And tuck them away, for good.

I'm sure you will keep your sway and your charm,
You will keep your behavior of taking and not giving,
But I am choosing to let go
To walk away
To tell you you could be amazing
But I'm too smart for your game
So try again when you are wise
We'll see what happens, if and when...