Waiting for the Meat to Ripen

Just another
handsome,
charming, useful brute
wounded
seeking validation,
seeking to be seen,
praying this time the mask doesn’t slip;
presenting warrior, provider, protector
while serving
Narcissist looking for a consummate “Yes Man”
with contortionist’s benefits.
 
Contest their will but once
the spell will be broken
with a quickness
matched only
by their tongue.
 
Making cougars wonder
Is it worth waiting for the meat to ripen
Or is best served as veal?