I’ve found the absolute defence,
I’ve found the ultimate shield,
Walk away from the things you grow attached to
Walk away from the ones you begin to need
Retain your independence when life attacks you
And of the things you love, reject before you’re filled
Turn away from the smiles that woo you
Turn your back on the ones you love
Cast away the jewels for which men pursue you
Be the puzzle which no one can solve
Never let anyone within striking distance,
even if it also means no one can caress
For every quart of love, add two quarts of resistance
To every action, a pinch of duress
Let it be your creed to never be deceived
and your mantra to put men to task
Pay back double for every gift you received
and for what you’re freely given, ask
Make your bed in the valley of cynics
Just across from the Atheist’s lair
Let the logic of men be your clinics
and make faith your most morbid fear
Coward or not, the battle rages
the only thing that matters is that I survive
I wont lend any credence to the wisdom of the ages
Who cares, if I’m dead while I’m alive?
I’ve found the absolute defence,
I’ve found the ultimate shield.