I stake a claim
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2002 6:15 pm
I stake a claim
on someone
who eludes perception
I stake my claim
before my audience
senses the rejection I may endure
and cascade pity
in sympathy's disguise
I stake a claim
on the candle
that illuminated the prize
that is ours
I stake my claim
with the unknown certainty
of losing
to the highest bidder
Pete
on someone
who eludes perception
I stake my claim
before my audience
senses the rejection I may endure
and cascade pity
in sympathy's disguise
I stake a claim
on the candle
that illuminated the prize
that is ours
I stake my claim
with the unknown certainty
of losing
to the highest bidder
Pete