Stay Thou Art Fair

The Dowager of Ipanema;
the Mutt and Jeff of Emphysema:
fold me in half,
then fold me into quarters.
Stay, thou art fair:
I'm safe within your borders.

The Sisters' wrath; the Brothers' envy;
the god of all things elementary -
I've seen your worst,
I hope you're feeling better.
Stay, thou art fair:
amazed we're still together.

Atonal instruments in sync
don't sound as bad as you might think.
I've heard the song -
I strain to hear the quiet.
Stay, thou art fair:
you'll thank me if you try it.

Misled, misunderstood Miss Crabtree:
you've had the best, and still want me?
Yet are you here -
my friend in this foul weather.
Stay thou art fair:
amazed we're still together.

Osteopaths and necromancers -
with every cure, another cancer.
I've borne your what:
I'll live through your whatever.
Stay, thou art fair:
amazed we're still together.