19 May 2012

You're not the only one To bar your teeth at my flesh. One has already bitten me, A sly old crook called Death.

I'm red my darling, for danger, Red for The Serpent's eye, If you slash through my ruby skin Beware my dear, you'll die.

You won't find crisp, white juicy flesh Just maggots, bones and pall, Only beauty on the outside Not the inside, not at all.

I'm only meant to harm you, My dark Mistress told me so. So flee into the forest again Go, my pretty, go!

Turn your head of Hoth's fine locks, Don't fall under my charms For if a prince won't come for you You'd best stay out of harm.

So to your forest friends, sweet girl To evade your cruel fate Strange beauty, I don't want to be your death Go, before it's too late.

Inspired by @IndiaSparrow 's wonderful poem My Dear Snow White

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