The Wide-Eyed Innocent

I like to play the part

Of the wide-eyed innocent.

I cut off the cynical

Voice that commentates through

Every situation with the kindness of

A jilted girlfriend.

I drown the mouth that punishes,

Shooting barbs cloaked

In marshmallows.

I stuff the third ear,

The ear that only hears snakes

Hissing in the symphony:

Then I am ready.

A caution to you

If your aspirations ask for acting

The part of

The wide-eyed innocent, it

Is played best when,

In your heart, that's what

You really are.