Do the Math

On the banks of a river under the nest of a dove He looked into the eyes of the girl that he loved She was simply as beautiful as beautiful could be He was bitter as the salt, which came from the sea But something about him she could not resist Perhaps it was the tender way that he kissed They were truly as happy as two kids could be Sitting there on bank under the shade of the tree Sharing all of their dreams and all of their hearts Not knowing their parents would soon tear them apart She told him if I can’t have you no man will have me Those words that she spoke were true as could be She turned to God and he turned to dope I guess each of them needed something to cope She became a Nun a beautiful heavenly flower He became a convict with a shot callers power Throughout their lives as the story is told Each held the other more valuable then gold Friends to the end regardless of the path Its all very simple if you just do the math Written for Elaine's contest