If the elephants have past lives yet are destined to always remember

It's no wonder how they scream

Like you and I they must have some temper

And I am dreaming of them on the plains

Dirtying up their beds

Watching for some sign of rain to cool their hot heads

And how dare that you send me that card when I'm doing all that I can do

You are forcing me to remember when all I want is to just forget you

If the tiger shall protect her young then tell me how did you slip by

All my instincts have failed me for once

I must have somehow slept the whole night

And I am dreaming of them with their kill

Tearing it all apart

Blood dripping from their lips and teeth sinking into heart

And how dare that you say you'll call

When you know I need some peace of mind

If you have to take sides with the animals

Won't you do it with one who is kind

And if the hawks in the trees need the dead

If you're living you don't stand a chance

For a time though you share the same bed

There are only two ends to this dance

You can flee with your wounds just in time or lie there as he feeds

Watching yourself ripped to shreds and laughing as you bleed

So for those of you falling in love keep it kind

Keep it good

Keep it right

Throw yourself in the midst of danger but keep one eye open at night

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