I’ve been a million places &
seen a million lies;
I’ve tasted of the nectars
that keep the gods alive.
I’ve lived on every world &
looked into every eye;
I’ve traveled beyond the death
that keeps your mortal lives.
I’ve drunken every poison &
died a million + times;
I’ve seen a million lies . . .
but never ones that were
so well put together.
I’ve fought & killed every
angel & demon –
drank their blood and called
it even.
laughed off the anger of every god
& shown them true life.
Loved a woman once I did,
she cut out my heart &
ate it with a fig;
I used to bow at her feet I did.
I’ve walked a thousand miles
& seen the beauty in all –
I’ve seen a million lies
but never ones that looked
so good all wrapped up in leather.
wil becker
1996.06.22
