The Serpent
I’m looking back at all I knew
And wondering how the serpent grew
And who allowed its entry here
To multiply, to spread the fear?
Where were the preachers, kings and queens
While serpents lurked behind the scenes?
And who was guarding castle gates
And every border, every state
When these sly snakes slid through deep cracks?
If they’ve been swallowed, taken whole
Then who has covered all their tracks?
I’m looking back at all I knew
And wondering how the serpent grew?
The guards who stand before us now
With vipers’ venom, wielding power,
Their shiny suits conceal dark skins,
Their smooth faced smiles conceal dark sins.
Bluebirdtui Feb 11th 2024