Fresh Paint

No need to raise a hand
I’ll sit as long as I can stand
A pose is all I need to plan
A pose is all I need
If less is more, then pour to break
I’ll wait to sleep and sleep to wake
A move is all you need to make
A move is all you need
And it can’t hurt, swallowing just a little pride
No wishes well your eyes--
they are bone dry
You know I’d never spare a seed to grow
knowing what a weed would start to show
I never leave well enough alone
Fresh paint to brace a smile
A smile is hardly worth your while
It’s simply not a welcome child
It’s simply not (oh well)
And it can’t hurt, swallowing just a little pride
No wishes well your eyes--
they are bone dry
You know I’d never spare a seed to grow
knowing what a weed would start to show
I never leave well enough alone
Keep a grin to pin on whom you’d like
Oh, splendor red as sin
and wedding-white
Sorry only comes when folly goes
and makes a habit out of
leaving on the light
Once more, to pry the mouth
A glass is all you ask about
I’ve half a mind to stain the walls
and half a tongue to drink it down
And it can’t hurt, swallowing just a little pride
No wishes well your eyes--
they are bone dry
You know I’d never spare a seed to grow
knowing what a weed would start to show
I never leave well enough alone