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Shot by Cupid
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"I would prefer not to be shot at all"


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Shot by Cupid

If you still want to be shot by Cupid
Then go ahead but I think it's stupid
I never take his arrows anymore
Since having been shot by Cupid before
Turned out to be such painful injury
My heart like Humpty Dumpty in free fall
And having avoided cupidity
I would prefer not to be shot at all

I've lived too close to couples who tussle
Claw like cats in the hustle and bustle
Of gross dysfunction and indignity
If that's what coupling is it's not for me
And what of those couples with peaceful ways?
One of them does what the other one says
While others shout what they say together
Loudly in stridently stormy weather

If you still want to be shot by Cupid
Nothing I say will stop you anyway
Until you too end up feeling stupid
And duped like me at the end of the day

My good old cat and I will be just fine
The next heart shot by Cupid won't be mine

+Steven Curtis Lance



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 Reviews of "Shot by Cupid"
Reviewed by Chrissy McVay
Reviewed on February 23, 2007
True, but don't despair the 'couples' thing completely. It took me two times, but my second marriage is wonderful (not perfect) but very fullfilling. Perhaps 'peaceful' is waiting around the corner...

Chrissy

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on February 19, 2007
Perhaps it is safer that way, Stevie. There's no denying that "love" can be very hurtful at times. Take care. Blessings to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Michael Mathieu (Reader)
Reviewed on February 17, 2007
Sometimes starting anew is hard, but like myself i enjoy the companionship of the opposite sex,Cupid can stay away for awhile,I think he's crosseyed anyway...Thanks for sharing,
Michael

Reviewed by Lew Duffey
Reviewed on February 17, 2007
Wonderfully woven together words. I will summit this idea, though.
Those who I've lived too close to couples who tussle
Claw like cats in the hustle and bustle
Of gross dysfunction and indignity, were not shot by cupid's arrow but by an imposture. The horny fellow who dresses in red. Be careful for he is busy trying to bring you down. Don't let him succeed.
God Bless,
Lew

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 17, 2007
Once bitten twice shy I guess...!!

Love Tinka


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