I Won't Hurt You
In a Way That I Know Will

Ode to Princess Di (Kibibi Zuri)

If I had known, true love shown
Taunts infatuation, ‘til overblown
I would not have obeyed, the natural order
Instead, withheld praise of your loving ways
Hidden the flickering gaze of, heart ablaze
Left my soul on the carousel
Never revealed your sweet sweet name
If it fanned foolish, consuming flames
Until escape from this confusing love throng
Became heaven’s arms, beckoning you home

The aftermath of erring ways is a world left unfulfilled
I can’t promise that I’ll conquer every thought
Of measuring self, against wanting marry-er or daunting barrier
Or treasuring your wealth, of love supreme, but
I promise I won’t hurt you, in a way that I know will

I promise I won’t clip your colorful wings
Or cheapen you with manmade things
Or limit the singing, urging spirit
Or bid you whisper so only I can hear it.
Instead, I pray you, scream and shout life!
Dream and live out life!
Bring out and become life!
Hold nothing back!
Because my kingdom comes through you

I won’t allow sweet desire to replace the sumptuous meal
Or seasoned sorrow to replace your sacred soul
I’ll seek self-awareness and overstanding
A deeper connection to the core of perfection, and
I promise I won’t hurt you, in a way that I know will

[From Eloquence: Rhythm & Renaissance by Usiku at http://www.usiku.net]

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