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lace_of_light
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since 2006-08-02
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0 posted 2006-08-04 12:29 PM


The coldest sounds
They fly about me, all around
Stinging my skin
Attempting to get in
I lay down on the grass
But the snakes bite as they pass
So I run to the flood
But the leeches drain my blood
To the sky I turn
For God's grace I yearn
But it can't be found
I'm left below on this sinking ground
The demons claw at my flesh
I cry out, "Why put me through this test!?"
What deed has been done wrong?
To deserve this punishment for so long
The world turns on me
To my sanctuary I flee
But Affliction is there
My reflection doesn't just stare
It twists my mind and tells me to die
I wish to obey, if I could only comply
But the demons make me stay
They make me suffer day after day
As I am strung up by the wrists
They stab my soul and I am fire kissed
My burning corpse still feels the pain
Though it lay, slaughtered then slain
One trickle of light touches me
I open my eyes and can finally breathe
When the smoke clears
I feel the presence of tears
But no, not tears, it is blood
My only hope was a dud
Affliction stands above my remains
He dances on my grave, pounding in my pains
So for now I sleep
Wake me up when you're ready to care and keep
Please wake me before I die again
To suffer always, without friend
As I waste away
My faith decays
I suffer
Alone

"areyouinorareyouout? eitherwayyoucan'twin." he said. "butthefallwillbefantasticandwhat'sleftisnothinglessthanperfection"

Silver and Cold

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aziza
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since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995
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1 posted 2006-08-04 02:28 AM


Whoa!  What images!  You made me sit up and take notice.  I am not normally much into the blood poetry -- but you did grip me with some of your lines.  God knows, you used lots of imagry.  I think it's good.
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