I have seen the serpent turning, I have watched the cities burning,
I have wondered why the omens were ignored;
Deal the cards and trade the glances. Roll the dice and take your chances,
Making bargains that our souls can ill afford.
In the darkness that comes after I have heard the shattered laughter
From the ones who say that death’s their only lord;
Break me bind and undo me. Light the fires and renew me --
When the morning comes, I’ll rise to my reward.