bumptious

i once knew a man
and i loved his quiet ways
thoughtful, sweet and gentle
becalming all my days
but then he had to leave me
for life was not as kind
goodbye, he kissed me softly
as our life he left behind

love is quite capricious
and never can you know
so you try something different
to see where it will go

another man i met
and i loved his bumptious ways
brash and bold and loud
he filled all empty space
but then he pulled a runner
and he was not as kind
broken bitterness he left
as our time he left behind

oh yes, love is quite capricious
so now i take it slow
no more racing forward
for i've seen how that can go, but...

someday soon, I know that someone
new will fill this vacant place
this heart now cold and empty
again will be ablaze
obtrusive or reclusive
neither type to be preferred
i just hope they stick around awhile
and heartbreak somewhat deferred