Expressions of a poor man

Admiration

So tell me Fire,

And tell me Ice,

Which do you admire,

Which would more suffice?

A man who'll make himself different,

For a woman that he likes,

Or a man that won't change,

For Fire or for Ice.

Tell me this, and I'll adjust accordingly,

Don't and I won't,

But please, judge me justly,

For my heart, one will smote.

And after she decides to refuse,

I'll retreat, I'll recluse.

But not for long,

Don't get me wrong,

I simply can't stay in my shell,

No matter if outside is Hell,

Or anyplace I can dwell,

I'll be happy again,

But tell Fire,

Or tell me Ice,

Which do you admire,

Which version would suffice?