Be careful there

be careful there

tucking that red curl behind her ear

the one that always bounces back

In a beautiful form of rebellion

Be careful there.

Be careful there

Tucking that red curl behind her ear

Don’t be alarmed when she recoils

At the uncertainty of your touch.

Be careful there.

Be careful there

Tucking that red curl behind her ear

It’s been pulled on before

In the throws of passion or the brute force of a man.

Be careful there.

Be careful there

Tucking that red curl behind her ear

With a gentle touch, she may look up

And pierce you with those Georgia stars.

Be careful there.

Be careful there

Tucking that red curl behind her ear

For it’s as tame as her wild heart

Bound but wishing to break free

Be careful there.

And if you must

Tuck that red curl behind her ear:

prepare for the rebellion.

comfort the recoil.

Be a quiet force

and a gentle touch.

For that curl, you lovingly tuck behind her ear

Has weathered the storms

And absorbed the light.

It has been moved by her shaking hands

And admired by unsafe eyes

Be careful there.

And if you are not ready

To tuck that unruly curl behind her ear

For all the numbered days of your life

Please, please, i beg

be careful there