The Wolf at the Door

from X-Mess by Mr. Fist

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The night unfurls sharp tendrils of bitter chill into the hills
A family huddles close to the fire, wrapped in the four walls of their home
Not even Santa can brave the darkness and cold of this holiday eve
Only the wolf lurks outside that door
Only the wolf knows the secret that lies beyond

The eyes glint of icy blue and stab across the night, looking for bones to pick clean
Teeth are bared and drip with hunger, tongue licking lips ready for the feed
Meager gifts of simple means are little comfort in this forsaken place
An empty stomach growling is the only sound you'll hear

Children, huddle close to your elders in faint hope of salvation
Do not think of the fur standing on end quivering at the thought of your blood
The wolf at the door is patient and cunning
The beast at the threshold stands ready to bare all

Holiday cheer, where is the holiday cheer
Where are the feasts and the gifts and the family and friends
The wolf never knew these things, only the pain of an empty belly
The wolf at the door never knew love
The wolf at the door never knew love
The wolf at the door never knew love
The wolf at the door never knew love
The wolf at the door never knew love
The wolf at the door never knew love

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from X-Mess, released December 12, 2010

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Mr. Fist likes to make music. Mr. Fist likes to make creepy music, assembling sounds and words that ferment together into a bubbling broth of hallucinogenic mayhem.

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