BENDED KNEES

As a man I was told to earn my pedigree
Make it my life's aim, purpose and creed
Not to compromise for my want nor need
Never to genuflect on my bended knees

Love said the oath better on bended knees
Her smile of approval only meant she agreed
So i lowered my heart and planted my knees
Some degrees turned, but to love on my feet

A gun to your temple for your life to plea
You bargain for your life by the skin of the teeth
So your mind to your soul some fear to teach
Your manly voice lost on your bended knees

Your lovers have these bedroom tendencies
That they want imposed to have that glee
So to keep the relationship happy, you agree
Perhaps I can compromise on these bended knees