The Siren Song

Oh can't you see
what's waiting here
for you in the middle
of the sea

the sirens call you
their song bewitches
your head resists
but your heart still listens

you've been here long
you're only bones
someone trips passing you by
heeding the call of the golden ones

they don't see you anymore
they've left you for dead
but you still live, waiting to tell
the tale of the horror behind the song
lying for eternity
in your shallow bed.

You've stayed here long,
you wish to go
to meet those who left you here
their eyes call you
you open your soul
and shut your ears. 

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