Ode to the scorpions

You are dangerous -
you remain hidden
but one sting only
and your prey is dead -
rather slowly.

As much as a lion
can step you to death,
you can bring it down -
in suffering.

Worry not, my darling,
you are a magnet,
you are dazzling -
your venom is way sweeter
than you might think.

Like Atroppa belladonna,
as deadly
as it is addictive...

May you remain this proud
of everything you are -
you might not see yourself as humble,
but you have indeed no clue
of how bright shines your star.

29/01/2017