recipe 4 man

for a brother going thru a hard time. i don't know if it is even my place to tell him this. but i feel his pain. i know the culprit -- and i wish him strength.


i.

how to break a man's heart
add scent of sex
red lipstick
attentive hugs
seductive grins
double meanings
sweet lies
illusion of trust
illusion of love
illusion of respect
stir
and pour
when he checks for his heart
she will be out the door
promising friendship
fellowship
love
and religion

ii.

how to mend a broken heart

trash her picture
ignore her emails
stop waiting for her call

when she begs for forgiveness
give it to her -- through silence
through prayer

don't sacrifice yourself
as a gift
she's no room for love, yet

breath a song
create a masterpiece
one for your future wife
and one for your future daughter
tell her how to love men properly
-- but first tell her how to love herself
this is important

ignore her instant messages

its a trap
its a trap
its a trap

remember the hurt
remember the pain
remember her smile - it warned you then
lips painted red for blood

offer her your blessings through whispers
against corners towards the moon
hope the light finds her
guides her through the darkness

certain it wont be your palms
pushing her towards the sun
again