Written after learning of the death of a woman in the West Country from death cap (Amanita Phalloides) poisoning. A cautionary tale about mushroom gathering.Sort of Latin American and mildly humorous.
lyrics
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Lingering under the trees.
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Smelling of roses in the breeze.
La-la-laa
Tempting and pale though she be,
Do not pluck her in the wood.
It will do you no good.
Her skin may be lustrous and shine
But a kiss or a bite,
Your health will decline,
La-la-laa
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Lingering under the trees.
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Smelling of roses in the breeze.
La-la-laa
You may think she’s magic
But to make soup would be tragic,
A nibble or lick and you’ll get very sick,
A night on the toilet
And bereavement cards, violet,
Will drop through your door very thick.
La-la-laa
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Lingering under the trees.
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Smelling of roses in the breeze.
La-la-laa
Claudius and Charles fell under her spell,
Emperors, each, they’ve a lesson to teach,
Don’t tango with this Amanita,
Forest Drag Queen
Her perfume so sweet, you could eat her
But, a horrible death you will meet, aah!
Yes, a horrible death you will meet, aah!
If you tango with this Amanita.
La-la-laa
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Lingering under the trees.
Little Amanita Phalloides,
Smelling of roses in the breeze.
La-la-laa
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