The Serpent's Embrace

I was taught that life would taste so sweet Nectar of the mango's golden flesh Medals of a victory so neat Tongues to be hung around the neck But as the river swings I sing along This fable of desire upon my lips Cause held in the gentlest sway Is what I can say of the serpent's embrace Imbibe quicksilver wine Ripples of blood straight through the mind I roam drunken and blind With this veil woven tight The fire fleeting and bare Lust for the wood grown in the air Consumes all that is there Sweet desire doesn't care The snake sings sweet lullabies Moments that drip straight through its eyes Alone I'm hypnotized Venom fill these cuts of mine I sip each candied dream Choosing to see things as they seem Below the glister and gleam The serpent's noose tightening