Unshielded Jester

From a man to a woman

Now, who is waiting on who?

Is it going to be a fabulous life for two?

I thought the ball was in your court

It seems I may have fallen short

 

There was that one second of uncertain thought

When I said some words that I should have not

I’m gritting my teeth in worry now

I smack myself in the head yelling, “How!”

 

I know that I often act like a buffoon

Your eyes tell me when they see me as a loon

Please, forgive me when I am this way

Sheesh, I know there will always be hell to pay

 

In this moment I need to stuff the clown in me low

For I am ready to perform my very most important show

I’m taking your gracious and forgiving hand in mine

For now I know it’s absolutely the spot-on time

 

I love you for your total acceptance of me

I love you because your eyes roll with what they see

I love your laughter at the abysmal jokes I make

I love that you give me kisses on the take

I love your exasperation with my many limits

I love how you still allow me to be a total dimwit

I cannot imagine a life without you, apart

I will suffer anything to save your heart

I promise to provide a life full of fun and the zany

I will strive to make all of our days bright and never rainy

I am unshielded before you upon my knees

I ask you my love, will you take this jester, please?