Elephants

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 in to heart

And how dare that you say you will call

When you know I need some peace of mind

If you had to take sides with the animals

Won't you do it with one who is kind?

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