Logarhyme, from AMETHYST's site Options

[JustDaniel]

I couldn't share; I've been away.
I'd gone to ER; had to stay
to have an op.
A pacemaker they gave my heart
so when it struggles just to start
it sends a pop.

[Larry]

I thought the reason had to be
some kind of an emergency
when posts went dry
but never did I ever think
that you were on the very brink;
about to die.

[JustDaniel]

About to die? I do not think
that I was really on the brink,
though I was tired.
My breathing had been labored so
from simply moving to and fro;
I'm now rewired.

[Larry]

You’re now rewired electrically
and monitored selectively;
it’s such a treat
to know that science can improve
your chance in life. Stay in the groove,
don’t skip a beat.

[JustDaniel]

Won't skip a beat; will take each pill;
keep praying for me... for my will
to get better.
Right now I merely sit and watch
and hope that I won't wet my crotch;
I'm not a bettor.

[Larry]

You’re not a bettor so you went
to get checked out to some extent
and see the doc
who fixed you up with parts and pills;
his specialty is hearts and bills.
He cleaned your clock.

[Larry]

He cleaned your clock to great extent
for he knew where the pieces went
now payment’s due
so cash and credit cards were used
but cost had made you feel abused;
you’re coo-coo too.

[JustDaniel]

Your cockatoo has gone astray
just when you let it out to play
a game of tag;
you run around outside to find
the tricky bird so you can bind
it in a bag.

[Larry]

“It’s in the bag!” is what they say
when thinking it is just child’s play
but they will fail
because therein no effort lies
much like the check which you surmise
is “in the mail.

[JustDaniel]

It's in the male -- testosterone --
but women have some and can hone
tough muscles too.
Their ovaries, adrenal gland
produce it, so the slimmer band
could well rule you.

[Larry]

Use It Or Lose It

You could rule well if you were king
and have the population sing
about your reign
but that responsibility
might change your personality
so please refrain
from thinking that your leadership
would be a glorifying trip.
Look back instead
at what has happened in the past
remembering good things don’t last;
you’ll lose your head.

[JustDaniel]

_{Making the Cut}

If I should lose my head, so what?
Do you think there would be a glut
of guillotines?
I know where I am heading to;
I hope the same is true for you...
no in-betweens!

[Larry]

choices

No in between for bad and good
although some folks must think there should
be such a thing
for they are always on the brink
of crime and landing in a clink
like old Sing Sing.
Their rationale or lame excuse
is of societal abuse;
they have no voice
to teach their children right from wrong
and so the sing that sad, sad song,
“we had no choice!”