I dare you to be eager for my touch.
I challenge you to instigate a kiss.
We’ve hesitated all too long, and such
emotional dishonesty as this
betokens nothing healthy good or wise;
it signifies depravity and waste.
So come on out from under that disguise,
accept the dare and let us have a taste
of every promise threatened in your eyes,
of all the chances laden in my speech.
The carousel revolves and see the prize?
It’s waiting for the moment when you reach
from settled, stretching to your far right side,
and win with golden ring another ride.