Submissions by MyMeltingBrain

At first, onesuit,
A matchingpair;
The King andQueen of Hearts.
At first, onesuit,
The land theyruled;
And were neverseen apart.

As time movedon,
The more theydealt;
The playersshowed their wear.
As time movedon,
Their facesdulled,
Their edgesthey did tear.

The cards nolonger
Slid withease,
Across thefine brushed baize.
The cards nolonger
Reflectingbright,
Were seenface down most days.

New ruleswere set,
A wildcardplayed,
The knave ofhearts was shown.
New ruleswere set,
Though allalong,...

I’llbe on the sidelines at parties,
Incorners of pubs, you’ll find me.
Iwon’t approach you cold-blooded,
you’reout of my league;
don’t you see?

Iwon’t say a word when you’re talking,
eventhough you will interrupt me.
Iwon’t be the first to suggest things
butwill probably be first to agree.

I’llopen the door for you kindly,
I’lllet you in front in a queue.
Youwon’t lift a finger to help me
ButI’ll bend over backwards for you.

I’llquietly let you upstage me
Andthen hold a torch up for you.
You’lltake the applause for my...