I dance in a circle tonight,
In a garden under that
Silver,
Which betrayed your scales
To me. Your eyes and
Intent.
Your coldness.
I dance around you laughing,
Tonight.
Do you watch my eyes,
And their intent? Do you hear
My warm blood beating with
Your death?
elysabeth faslund
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mongoose-and-king-cobra/