Lion In Disguise

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If you ever want to rumble, friend,
I am happy to oblige.
No longer will I make your day
Seeing tear drops in my eyes.

Taunting me with your verbiage;
This placid lake you see,
Will shape shift in an instant,
To a bitter enemy.

You think me a kind and gentle sort,
Assuming me weak and frail;
Be wary of the velvet glove,
Masking a scorpions tail.

I have lots of practice with your kind,
Since childhood, you see.
I've watched you bully innocent souls,
Who sought humility.

You tore down our defenses;
We turned the other cheek.
You trampled hearts with brutal force,
Using thoughtless acts and deeds.

I don't have the time to play again,
This game is your demise;
Keep your foot off this cat's tail,
I'm a lion in disguise.

~~ By Soaring Spirit ~~