We’re just a pair of porcupines who want to get more close
But when we do we get a wound made up of tiny nicks
You caught your spikey walking boots on my new blue hose
I kissed you on your bristly beard and got ten thousand pricks.
We separated and returned because our love is fine
We slept apart,we shared a bed ,we hoped to share our hearts
We ate our breakfast separately but combined when we dined
I longed to give my heart to you,but you would soon depart
You like to have your sacred space inviolate and calm
I like my own space as well, for I feel like you feel
We might have found a proper home where we could settle down
But then you said you hated me for you felt quite unreal
You went up to the arctic to find a better zone
Then emailed me and asked me up ; admired me with wild zeal
I couldn’t afford the airline price so you came rushing home
For you said a porcupine’s more loving than a seal
Some days you found me beautiful,some days you found me wise
I backed off with an over-whelm,for you could tantalise.
I ran away to Italy and found a Latin man
Maybe you can do the same ; catch me if you can!
How my heart sings 