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The Venom in My System

from The View From the Valley by Kenley Young

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Can't trace the venom in my system (even after tainted news).
Can't place the vaccine in my veins.
Just face the wall in all my wisdom. (I’ve got no good blood to use.)
Just chasing history, dodging trains.

Stop trying to be so modest.
You know you're my seesaw goddess.
And though I was taught better, I don't care.
And though I know better, I don’t ...

I won't pretend that I'm not poisoned (even after tainted news).
I won't defend my sin-sick soul.
Do you intend to feed this boy some? (I’ll give you all my blood to use.)
Or do we all depend on self-control?

And though my best will never do,
I'm so impressed with this infection
I hardly want the pure thing--
Unless it’s you.

Can't trace the venom in my system.
Can't get narcotics in my veins.
Throw open waiting arms; I've missed them.
Can't face the light behind a name.

Stop trying to be so modest.
You know you're my propane goddess.
And though I was taught better, I don't care.
And though I know better, I don't ...

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from The View From the Valley, released July 15, 2000

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