Serpent People

Serpent People

Long ago, there lived an ancient people
with ancestors that were born from serpents.
Their native land ran along the river
now called the "Colorado". This ancient
tribe was ruled by a very powerful
priestess, Lyre, whose ancestors had ruled
since the beginning of days. Possessing
the mystical powers of the "Serpent",
she would perform the ceremonial
"Dance of the Serpent" on holy days.
However, as the holy days approached,
Lyre was plagued with an ill-fated curse.
Mojavi, the tribe's medicine man, failed
to cure her, his magic potions futile.
Raging inwardly, unable to save
the priestess, his love, his intended wife,
Mojavi journeyed to "Serpent's Hill" and
made a secret pact with the "Ancient One".
Unbeknownst to Mojavi, Lyre woke,
miraculously cured soon after his
ill-advised pilgrimage to pledge his soul
to the "Ancient One", hoping to trade it
for Lyre's life. The wily "Serpent" then
transformed into Mojavi's own image
and appeared to Lyre as her true love.
Having thought him lost to her forever,
Lyre lay with him in a lover's bed.
Upon waking, she bore the "Serpent's" mark
and realized her mistake. When Mojavi
returned, at first he was over-joyed
that Lyre had recovered from the curse.
Rushing to her, he held her tenderly,
then saw the vile mark across her brow.
His love was alive but she was not saved,
she would forever be the "Serpent's" bride
and he was condemned to be their servant.

Writing is my Guiding Light
Mysticroz