Sirens of the Tar

from Tales of Woe by Silas J. Dirge

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Meeting Death deep into the dark woods. He seems scared. He knows something.
This song is born out of a childhood of believing everyone has a black soul. And that it's a matter of constraining yourself giving in to it.
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On my way through ever densening woods
I came upon a lake that strangely lured
A sudden fear made me flee in horror
Still I felt drawn towards that black water

I rambled on, searching for my home
As I met Death but he did not roam
He told me rattled; 'Traveler thou must know
I’m stranded too, and am now child of woe'

These pits are watching you
Black eyes that see straight through
They call you from afar
The sirens of the tar

Death spoke concerned; 'Don’t wander off too far
The ones who do, I find facedown in the tar
Eyes black and mute. And this ain’t known widespread;
But even I’m not sure if they’re alive or dead'

These pits are watching you
Black eyes that see straight through
They call you from afar
The sirens of the tar

Then, through the trees I heard singing up yonder
A lovely sound that eased my pondering
As I started wading I heard Death crying;
'Your soul is the tar and your mind the siren'

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from Tales of Woe, released December 1, 2018

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"Silas J. Dirge offers roots-infused poetry set to sparse arrangements that deftly conveys the hidden beauty behind dark roots music" - Saving Country Music

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