Lion In Disguise

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  If you ever want to rumble, friend, 
I am happy to oblige. 
No longer will I make your day 
Seeing tear drops in my eyes. 

Taunting me with your verbiage; 
This placid lake you see, 
Will shape shift in an instant, 
To a bitter enemy. 

You think me a kind and gentle sort, 
Assuming me weak and frail; 
Be wary of the velvet glove, 
Masking a scorpions tail.

I have lots of practice with your kind, 
Since childhood, you see. 
I've watched you bully innocent souls, 
Who sought humility.

You tore down our defenses; 
We turned the other cheek. 
You trampled hearts with brutal force, 
Using thoughtless acts and deeds.

I don't have the time to play again, 
This game is your demise; 
Keep your foot off this cat's tail, 
I'm a lion in disguise.

~~ ©By Soaring Spirit ~~