scarlet fever

the past has left its evident scars
change and mutation have caused their harm
living a sheltered life behind your lies
luring them in with your infected charm

it's crystal clear that now you're blind
slowly, you entrap them all
the devious plans lie inside your mind
just one more step before you fall

your scarlet fever, your fiery rash
a brilliant reminder of your perverse past
you lie exposed in the humid air
now they can all see your wicked theme

it's crystal clear that now you're blind
slowly, you entrap them all
the devious plans lie inside your mind
just one more step before you fall

a swollen and red strawberry tongue
proof enough to destroy your denial
the song of the sirens, you've tried to sing
a deafening shrill

it's crystal clear that now you're blind
slowly, you entrap them all
the devious plans lie inside your mind
just one more step before you fall

who has lost, yet who has won
you have not yet defiled the sun
forever and ever you can run
but i shall never truly be done

Copyright © 1999 Keith Simmons