Dance For the Ivory Madonna
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Here between starlight and earthdust
We dangle on gossamer strings
Trapped in the web of Desire
Beating our useless pale wings.
High over the bright Serengeti
In the light of a scabrous moon
We dance for the Ivory Madonna
And pray that the Dawn will come soon.
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