The first undying kiss
From jewelled eyes and lips in passion curled?
O sister and O serpent and O mate,
Strike the red fang of hate
Steady and strong, persistent to the heart!
So shall this song be made more terrible
With the soul-mastering spell,
Choke, stagger, know the Evil, Beauty’s counterpart!
Whose long-drawn curse runs venom in my veins?
What dragon spouse consumes me with her breath?