We were dangerous

by Eric McCulley

We were dangerous once
ah but the sidewinder sleeps tonight
not toothless but tired

The bear has lost a step
he lets the smaller prey pass on by
why stoop so low with a sore back

the beasts of the wild will all settle in for winter
and forget about the taste of blood
and rest through to better weather

You best not wake yesterday's wolf
he will rise instantly and fight
today I could not wake him

We were dangerous once
wild things learn to behave
and teeth fall out

Time tames all beasts
we sleep more now
but we were dangerous once


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