The Serpent

Because you’ve been
Wondering, waiting, watching,
You can relax.
I promise it’s safe.
Unwind and unload.
Breathe.

Close your eyes.
Let your guard down.
I promise nothing bad can happen.
Don’t bother resisting.
You know you can’t beat temptation.
Put one foot
In front
Of the other
And again
And again.
See how easily you’ve arrived?
Just reach out.
I promise
You will not regret this.
Breathe.

And do it.
Now you see your treasure again.
Even in dim light it shines
With dangerous potential
Breathe.

Why are your hands shaking?
Just relax.
I promise this is right.
This is what you want.
Push aside
The papers and books
Finally, the opened envelope
And treasure.
Don’t notice the pictures of victory.
Don’t see
The honest smile of a winner
And lucky covering.
Only see the shine.
Breathe

I promise
You won’t get hurt
You want this
Cast aside the paper, pictures, mask
Only your treasure exists.
I promise.
Breathe.

Open it.
See it.
Feel it.
Only look at it.
Just touch it.
Stay intact.
Today.