Tame The Viper

Return the bite,

Ignoring the pain.

Stop the spite,

By proving it vain.

Let that snake,

Feel it deadly dry.

Don't let it slake,

Don't shout or cry.

Don't be hyper,

Nor casually light.

Against a viper,

Never be upright.

Prove it too fake,

Live with charm.

Like a garter snake,

Then it can't harm.

But still be agile,

It might again try.

Prove it fragile,

Never shout or cry.