The Siren

The siren in its mask of beauty

Sings its soft song.

The sailor in his ship grown weary

Listens all day long.

The siren in its fake innocence

Lures in all men.

The sailor in his blind ignorance

Turns ears to listen.

The siren in its deceitful lies

Tempts the man's thoughts.

The sailor in his desperate cries

Seeks what others sought.

The siren in its triumphant win

Envelop its prey.

The sailor in his now hopeless sin

Is left dead to pay.