Parseltongue from Metanoia by StillBreather

Lurking in the shadows
I see the fire in your eyes
I can’t look at you the same way
I can see right through your pathetic disguise

How long until you realize?

This facade you’ve built
So fragile and ready to collapse
Your foundation comprised of false cries
And white lies

You were in over your head
You looked at me as if
I’m the one who left you here for dead
Still in disbelief
Over the words you said

With bloodshot eyes
This is where you made your bed

Your mask shines bright in the moonlight
Slow shimmer as it casts its bright light
No disillusion
No surprise

Your words resonate
Through the bellows
Your darkness in tow
Your shadows creep slow

Finding snakes in the tall grass
Slithering below
Looking for the ankles of the weak
To sink their teeth

Stumble and fall like you’ve lost sight
Of what’s in front of you
A small fading glimmer of light
Stumble and fall like you’ve lost sight
Desperate and blind

• Metal
• Minnesota