Pretty pastel pastries Sitting on a tray Around they come At meal's end Inviting me to say Let's get dessert Let's split it A bite or two won't hurt It's not like just a little bit Will pop the zipper on my skirt But will the sweetness trigger? Will I feel that I've been bad? Will I go home and stuff my face With Hostess treats for kids' lunch bags? If I don't try to stop me Who knows what I will eat? The earth, the world...

Danger! Danger! Screams my brain Like Robot From "Lost in Space" Grit my teeth And steel my jaw Words: don't escape Stick in that craw My ears are open Neutral face I will myself Only to say Nothing, nothing Not a thing Just sniffle once And twist my ring Grab my phone And tap the screen I dare not speak I'm filled with dread Believing thoughts inside my head Are visible, for all to see Loud and clear: HDTV Slowly now I l...

Sit beside me at the play Your fingers laced with mine Kiss me as the lights go down Willing captives for a time Join me in this curtained world Created and made real Scenes portrayed and taking form Like stars at dark revealed Tendrils reach and wrap around Enveloping our thoughts Lifting us into their realm Fantasy with tickets bought The love we share feels deepened Plush seats, the stage aglow Learning more that bonds...