how dangerous is an open heart?

and the rattlesnake said,
"i wish i had hands so
i could hug you like a man."
and then the cactus said,
"don't you understand,
my skin is covered with sharp spikes
that'll stab you like a thousand knives.
a hug would be nice,
but hug my flower with your eyes."


antsy pants, 'tree hugger'