Desiderata from Rituals by Nice Bison

i came equipped to say exactly what i feel
which sometimes leads to happenings beyond the real
so let me tell you something that ain’t so clear
there’s so much more beneath this thick veneer

i’ve been described as one who chooses to reside
beyond the boundaries of the realms you dwell inside
you live within the confines of your head
so let your mind wander off for once instead

what do all these words seem to suggest?
consonants and vowels can’t begin to express.
my my my my, let’s put it all to rest

so now there’s very little time for placing blame
regardless of our tricks, the outcome stays the same
i wonder if the hands of time will tell
if another thousand headlines should do us well

i’m standing here attempting danger to forewarn
so keep it wrapped up tight and peddle off your scorn
there’s little worse than leading someone on
through all the baggage you’ve just dragged along

what do all these words seem to suggest?
consonants and vowels can’t begin to express
my my my my, let’s put it all to rest, baby.

just hearing you laugh
just making you smile
makes waking on the rainiest of days
so much more worthwhile
in the danger of your gaze
there were only two
in the darkest of hours,
your brilliant colors shine through.

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