Monday, August 17, 2009

On Giving Advice

What should I do?
Don’t tell me what,why don’t you understand?
Just be my friend, listen, let me hold your hand.
Don’t tell me what you think I should do,
Just let me figure it out.
And don’t ask questions, please.
You will know what you need to know if you just listen.
Talk about something interesting,
Like some movie you saw that you liked,
Something nice you had for dinner,
And bring some pretty flowers.
Bring some hobby along, like a puzzle.
We can glue together the situation,
As we place the pieces side by side.
Mathematics would not be too good of an idea at first,
It is better to add than divide.
Add music, something by Mozart
Or one of the Beethoven cantatas,
Maybe No. 78.
Perhaps some wine, real good quality, chilled somewhat,
And served with Eggs Florentine
Crusted filet or oyster’s supreme.
Add a flaming dish desert like Cherries Jubilee.
And incense in the air,
Preferably something from Singapore.
The scene from the window would be high over the sea
Overlooking a garden of white violets,
White flowers of every description,
And highlights of roses.
As the clouds move swiftly
From the southwest to the northwest
You can see the puzzling situation turning
From grey to sunlight,
Taking along your doubts on a silver kite,
And handing you a rainbow of promises
Wrapped in gold.