dark lovers

spit out the poison
before
it kills you.

drain it
from your arm
where the snake
has bitten.

tie a string tight around
the wound
and pray.

don't let the others
get you.

beware of those that
lie,
beware of those
that betray

and slither about in
darkness.

don't give your heart
to them.

their reach is long
and stealth.

their fangs are poised
to kill.