Reason

Two things thrill a man,
Second is love, first is reason
Let him believe he can,
Don’t deny him love! It amounts to treason!

Two things make a woman,
Fall in love and feel no burden
Listen to her and adore her skin - tan.
Respect her wit! For she does reason!

Two things bond a family,
Love and hatred, reasonably cantankerous
Even so, when they are in lack, be generous
Don’t give yourself reason to be greedy!

Two things define healthier friendship,
Betrayal and a plea to earn lost trust
Inquire from them a reason! Don’t feign companionship!
Perhaps, they be better confrères now - forgo the past.

One thing gives love reason;
Reason NOT in love! It is forbidden!
Love defies reason! Attempt to reason,
And you may give up love for logical reasons.

Atsu Dogbey
(The Dogbey League)