prophecy reaching fulfilment

so many chances end in one large fright
a heresy once spoken becomes fire
you wait and wait but no one brings the light

so many crimes we have now to requite
an honest broker turns into a liar
so many chances end in one large fright

the hungry dog must soon learn not to bite
and eager fools not swiftly to conspire
you wait and wait but no one brings the light

those who are wise will stay far out of sight
knowing that vision quickly leads to ire
so many chances end in one large fright

what at high noon was pleasant and most bright
in deepest dark will turn back all desire
you wait and wait but no one brings the light

the one who smiles will do so out of spite
to keep your feet from going one step higher
so many chances end in one large fright
you wait and wait but no one brings the light