By Hank Christian
Date: 18 May 2000

What I Am

Baby you may think you know me
But you don't
You may think you can change me
but you won't

I am no white knight
from Camelot on high
whose sole reason to be is you
No I'm not

And don't be thinkin Price Charming
Come to carry you away
to that kingdom all princesses crave
called Happy Ever After
That's a lie

And Superman don't exist
in case you think differently
Ditto on Batman too
The superheroes have left the building
permanently

So this is what I am

I am a man
I own a pickup
and drink beer on hot afternoons
I own one suit, but no ties
but my socks all match
just overlook the holes
I have a simple life
With a simple plan
To find you
And be your man
To love you
And hold you
when times are good or shitty
An to be faithful forever
or until you leave me
whichever comes first
I will rub you feet at night
and i'm not above doing dishes
(as long as it does not become a habit)
I am not a genius
But I can hear a woman say no
and respect that
(as long as it don't become a habit)
So if you think I fit your bill
Call me sometime soon
And if I don't
Hell call me anyway
(as long as it don't become a habit)

5/18/00