a brave sop on the way to the top

i stand in defense
of every single pretense
those ways seemed to work
and everybody loved the show

it was dangerous, yes, hazardous
so very tough, so rough, yes risky
‘twas clear from the very start
i would pick myself apart

still i stand here defensive
of my choice, of my own voice
can you suggest a style much better
to live life to it’s dreary letter

if you try to learn too much
wisdom’ll wreak it’s brand of chaos
now i know …i know…i know
savior and beast reside in each
.
so, i stand here in defense
of every nimble cadence
with everything so salty n' sad
these words were all i ever had
.
(e.s / may 2006)