Poison in the Tea

Poison in the Tea Created by: SEJAHTERA GIRSANG (Op. Alderick Mark Gara) I search for thorns in the wild thicket Stepping warily across unfamiliar ground Yet the deadliest poison drips slowly From the warm cup of tea offered by a friend The greatest snake doesn't always hide in the grass Sometimes it sits politely, joining the feast They hold the keys to my innermost gates Reading the script of my wounds and all my secrets When I open my fortress in the name of trust The map of my weaknesses turns into a weapon Truly, do not mistake closeness for loyalty A long history is no guarantee of sincerity Who sings along as I climb to great heights? Without the urge to compete, without envy in their heart Who defends my name when I am not in the room? And who draws near only when they crave the honey? Open your eyes, observe the repeating patterns For not every smile intends to stay Yet this is not about blind fear Nor about locking yourself away from the world Not every disagreement is a betrayal Not every small crack brings down the bridge Simply keep a few rooms for yourself alone Don't let just anyone dance freely in here Those closest to us hold the sharpest blades to wound Yet they also offer the warmest embraces to heal Trust is a seed that must be nurtured with care Not a red carpet rolled out on just any path Who sings along as I climb to great heights? Without the urge to compete, without envy in their heart Who defends my name when I am not in the room? And who draws near only when they crave the honey? Open your eyes, observe the repeating patterns For not every smile intends to stay Return to the dining table... See who remains when the meal is all gone See who keeps secrets without asking for a reward For the deadliest poison... Often hides behind the laughter of a circle of friends.