The Voice Of Reason

More words and pictures; one of my Gimp friends will recognise these words

The Voice Of Reason

Come to me, speak to me, confide in me

and do not fear your confused beliefs

they are tainted by perplexity and contradiction

the trials of your daily life

for you are yet young, pursue life even now

in simple terms as when, in childish wonder,

you chased your first blue butterfly;

so trust in me

for I am the voice of reason.

Come to me, speak to me, confide in me

and do not fear your lovelorn heart

you must suffer the searing sword of unrequited love

that shreds your self esteem

for you are yet young, still selflessly expect

each prince gallant to sweep you off your feet,

to captivate not delude you;

so trust in me

for I am the voice of compassion.

Come to me, speak to me, confide in me

and do not fear your honest mistakes

they form the solid root ball of your lifelong learning tree

reject unworthy critics

for you are yet young, but cultivate your mind,

seek truth that you might challenge and confound

those eyes awaiting your demise;

so trust in me

for I am the voice of experience.

Come to me, speak to me, confide in me

and do not fear our temporal void

since I am never far away in spirit and will attend

in time of moral strife,

for you are yet young, deserve such guiding hand

in adulthood as much as when a child you chased me;

yes, I was that first blue butterfly,

so trust in me

for I am the voice of love.