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I keep a snake as a pet. A blind snake, needs no vet. I keep it close to my stomach, and it bites at the wet. It's a deceptive snake, as it shrinks when not awake.
Inspired by @iPuss The angel laughed, and the devil sighed. One of them just broke down and cried. Angels never feel the deepest pain, but devils are always in the rain.
I've come to realise as time grows,. That your rewarded from being as sweet as a rose. That if you turn your back on things that matter,. Your head will soon be on a platter,.
Often forgotten you are. Hidden in the skies dark. The beautiful back star. You still have such a spark. Your the brightest sky in the sky. Your the star I wish upon. They are blind I don't know why.
Out of the sea you rise, fierce with the atrocities of day, You rage till you have burnt the gentle shadows.
The finer components of eloquence have always eluded me,. And laughably so as I soon came to see,. And never yet have I managed to hold in my hand, a beautiful sunbeam or a fine grain of sand,.
Are you the Rain or the Sun. Hot and adored or from you most of us run. One is never enough for you, You give most girls a burnt too.
I guess when things get cloudy We forget. We forget the sky's still there Past the murk If only we care to remember it. We forget the sun still shines Behind her dressing screen.
The fires of passion burns hot at first. Uncontrollable explosions of lust and longing, Sensual heat, The flames encompass every waking moment. At some point, fuel is no longer abundant.
Ultimate pack the family deck the red and black set I protect. Fifty two cards only a few are like my scars all of you my shining stars. This is just something to show I know who you are.
Love's blind eyes are blinder still when faced with Doubt's despicable will. The wretched minds of Mistrust and of Hate are trying to upset the blind girls fate.
So what's the view like From your mountain-top peak But actually, great pretender You shouldn't speak You gained your heights From an old borrowed phrase And didn't give the credit When it caught...
I lie naked next to Time,. His fingers gently entwined with mine,. I kiss his chest softly,. "You must want me awfully,". He chuckles, as I mumble sweetly,. Of how I love him so completely,.
For that which I am guilty of let me be my only judge,. For freedom is a sinner dressed in many forms,. And I cannot be justified by words that you behold,.
I got myself a little jar, Left it open all the day While I collected wise old bits To mix with the sun's rays. It soaked them up, without a doubt, And kept them all for me.
I've got a clockwork heart. It works just the same but it sets me apart And it's running away In the hope that it mends. It left me a note, says it'll be back one day. Away, away, away.
The heart is a magical thing But fragile, I must say.
I'm sitting on a tightrope. Looking down. Yeah, Look up assholes, check my frown. You all try to climb up here, you jerks. I'll let you speak to them. Let 'em come first.
Open Closet Who knows what could be hiding behind the door.. No one has ever really looked. And what could possibly be looking back.. I doubt anyone ever cared to understand.
Dreams set sail in a paper boat, Light enough to catch the wind Fragile though, take care with them. When high seas abound, Seek shelter in calmer harbours.
There's a snake lurking in the grass, I'm walking. Such a beautiful snake, I'd rather it be revolting.
In the rolling hills of life. A gentle stream cuts its path. Earths deepest source. Rich in minerals. Invisible to the naked eye. Treasure lays undiscovered. Hidden in the waters bed.
Lay me down beside you The lion and the lamb It's hard to keep so still In this strange bliss, to keep so calm, For many have devoured me, Many more before you came Have taken chunks to strengthen...
Where should you put the candle. Well, isn't that obvious. Find the darkest part of the room, Place it there, And watch it crawl across the walls, Spreading it's light.