Means To An End

[plainglazed]

First you need to open up
And let it out for all to see
Revealing the hidden beauty within
Or a terminal growth it could be
The second you learn to realize
Seeing just how it's perceived
Yet knowing what it means to acquire
The sense that one's meant to achieve
For when you manage to make the connection
Accounting for that which you'll need
To keep tabs on all that's involved
Regarding what's reasonable indeed

[DudleyDude]

but I thought I'd give it a shot sole based on the "tab".

for my 2nd guess, I'll go with 'budget'

[plasmid]

This keeps getting me thinking of

a bouquet, but the structure makes it seem more like we're looking for an A+B

[plainglazed]

hey hey plasmid - you've a keen sense for this one as usual. yes an a + b = ab format (as hinted at with the "first", "second", "connection" bits) but am afraid your answer is a whiff.

[DudleyDude]

Budweiser?

[plainglazed]

wow DD, that's uncanny, so to speak. despite the fit gonna have to surprisingly say only half right. figured this one to be tough but thought the first half was doable then the rest could be sussed out. never did it occur to me there might be another that fit so well with the second rhyme. even the total with the "tabs" part makes sense with yours. and the title.... well, doodoo. nice answer my friend. hope you'll give it another shot.

[plainglazed]

right on DD. thanks for solving. be back soon.