beware of the man

beware of the man
who will sit back while others set you on fire
they will scald you
rip you to shreds
while he twiddles his thumbs

beware of the man
whose backbone is lime jello
he will speak to you about care and love
with fingers crossed behind his back
and make you feel like you're losing your mind

beware of the man
who will tear you down
by your deepest vulnerabilities
when once he swelled with understanding, a comforting hug
he will torch you at the earliest convenience
so he can keep his eyes closed, ears shut
and take the easy way out