I’m tempting you
to sugar coat the love
hidden inside
that dark side
we all know
is a big part.  
The girl and her charms
all stubborn because
she’s not liking
her attitude
being all called out. 
Ignored,
shunned,
neglected
all this because 
her temper code
was plugged in and charged
almost neglected
in her eyes. 
She’s all wound up
in this
the first day
of a new year. 
2021
what’s it going to take
to get you
to undress that stubbornness 
you so desperately cling to
when we all know
you’re much prettier
when you’re being ugly. 
Still the most handsome 
you’re the one
everyone wants
to love 
and hang onto.