Beware this Tender Maiden - Ruth Ann Brauser
Beware this gentle maiden
She'll approach with modest boldness
She's bringing you a gift of light
Of gold and silver beams
But do not grasp too tightly
It will shatter, lose it's brightness
And the pieces lose their way
Among your darkest dreams
Beware this gentle maiden
She'll beg of you to trust her
She would never want to hurt you
But that doesn't mean she won't
Her words may touch you deeply
But her heart is for another
You'll feel you should believe her
But it's better if you don't
And you'll wonder how you found her
And you'll wonder why you followed
So take her glowing present
But be careful with its power
Once you have received it
You'll be glad that you're a man
But beware this gentle maiden
For she can make you love her
And sometimes she will do so
Just to prove she can
And you'll wonder how you found her
And you'll wonder why you followed
And you'll wonder how you found her
And you'll wonder why you followed
© 1980 Ruth Ann Brauser