The Life Of Benjamin Cane & Other Stories

Metal Bones

There used to be a boy

With bones made out of metals

His heart made out of lead

And his hands made out of nettles

He lived on a bench

Alone in the park

Alone in day light

Alone in the dark

This was until a girl came along

And she saw that he was peeking,

So she walked over to the bench

Sat down and they started speaking,

She said "I saw you looking

Are you ok?

I couldn't help noticing

You've been here all day"

He replied " been here all day?

I live here alone

But no need to worry

It is a free zone!"

The girl looked shocked,

Sad and just stared

As for some reason

Her heart really cared.

From that day on she stayed on the bench

And planned to for the rest of her life

Until one day he plucked up the courage

And asked her to be his wife.

She said "yes I will

I would love to my dear

But there is one small thing

I happen to fear"

"not that your bones are made out of metals

Or that your hearts made out of lead

It's the fact your hands are made of nettles

And you cannot touch me until I am dead"

He smiled and said

"don't worry my dear, my touch you will not miss

Everyday upon every hour

You shall receive a gentle soft kiss"