The Ode to Joy

An ode to joy.

Inspirational wisdom
that draws us near
we feast on it like beasts
we drown in golden mud

The lizard
the snake, and the frog
their fur touches you
it touches more

The jungle of our being
our home, long forgotten
we still feel
the years of growing

Our tribe
killing in the name of
extinguish ourselves
them, they run.

Let me speak
of the thousand needles
their dull pain
and peaceful sting

The song of our fathers
the edges of the swords
slicing softly
the flesh that was once

Oh, yes
draw me near
I want your body
I want your soul

The blood
spring water clear
the thirst
and the fading fear

What do I say
a depraved, twisted corpse
touch me, hold my arms
I loved you so much more

A beauty there was once
she told me go to sleep
I heard cry and mourning
I knew her... deep

Oh ode to joy
beautiful, silent keep
bring me to my saviour
bring me back to sleep