Xeno Hemlock

what you make of it
not that it’s given to you
that’s what’s important

nobody owns it
but everyone can have it
depends on the draw

do not fall in love
the lady will visit you
she’ll leave anytime

it ain’t guaranteed
making you a mound of gold
from common gem stones

yes, it can be good
though some say it can be bad
it’s really neutral

a rite of passage
for the wisest of mankind
are you one of them?

maybe it is not
go inside the casinos
doesn’t feel sacred

is it the devil?
makes you feel invincible
to bring your guard down

my cursed existence
can use a little whisper
turn my fate around

I won’t remember
deny it happened to me
secret I can keep

you see it online
nincompoops going viral
then fade to nothing

the lady keeps tab
does not suffer fools gladly
do not mess with her

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