Pit Viper

[ lyrics: natalie merchant/music: steve gustafson ]







In the cruel garrison of affection

If worth of lore is true

You know the face of a temptress

Pit viper



A witch or enchantress

Pit viper



With the malign venom of conceit

She tries

Civil men

Conceal fear

Misgivings

When night entreats them

A greater chill sustains

Stains her

Darkness

Shall not inhibit death blow



Know this skin does not restrict her

Tear and shed the coil

Fall of garland leaves

Below the soil




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