Snakes In The Grass

You feed they take

You provide comfort they sleep

They won't bite after being handled with care

They flicker their tongue with truth or dare

They slither and glide with smiles and glee

Their heads raise with alarm

"Excuse Me?"

They strike with venom to keep you numb they tell their snake friends what they've done.

I fed, watered, and breathed life into you

One disappointing turn, and now we're through

Your bite was more potent than your words

With no regret in your eyes

No apologies on your tongue

You slither away, leaving me where I stand

My gut tells me not to trust you again

You see, snakes are docile creatures, sometimes wanting love and affection

Closed off permanently on the defense

So caught up in their ego they don't care who they hurt or offend

They hide their triggers with poison, sometimes clueless about who they are

No matter how pretty a snake may look

A snake is still a snake

Willing to strike by any means necessary

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