You’re the Perfect One. Boy, Go Away! You’re Done!

by. F. Harden Sr. 2023

Your hair floats like golden leaves in the Autumn breeze.

I will love you as long as leaves are on trees
Your ruby red lips are sun-kissed by the sun
The moment I saw you, I knew you were the one

Are you for real? Hair like leaves?

Leaves that are dead and fall off the trees?
Even ruby lips grow chapped by the sun.
You’re a hopeless romantic if you think I’m The One!

Your bronzed skin, in the sun, shines golden

When I look in your eyes my heart’s stolen
Your voice is like music to my ears
Love like this doesn't come ‘round every year

My skin’s not bronzed, nor is it gold

If that's what you see, then your eyes are covered with mold
If you’re hearing “Irreplaceable” by Beyonce’
Change the station; that's not our song now or any day

I’ll love you like the cool ocean breeze

Your best interest will always be
Like an emerald - a precious jewel
To have you I'd challenge Goliath to a duel.

The ocean and all its sand isn’t my favorite place

The only thing that interests me is you - in outer space.
You compare me to an emerald, but more like a diamond called hope
Challenge Goliath? That’s funny! You’re really such a dope!