Epilogue

I took my first step outside of the world
Caused magic to rise, then tumbl'ing, it swirled.
Roses grew dim, they rusted with time
Thorns prickled the hand, that caressed its vine.

Most ancient of worlds, a canyon of sighs
In placid abyss among ravenous cries.
Clouds blocked the heavens and halos of light
Wingless, they fell, from infinite heights.

Knights of the Dead drew swords and their shields
Riding black horses through wood and through fields.
Menacing voices rang true from their steeds
And songs of the vile retold of their deeds.

Soldiers of kings too proud to give in
Wounded, their souls were forever within
Never to leave, yet half dead they live
With dreams of the wars that they forever relive.

I stood there in awe of this war raging world
With Death in my hands, I watched the Light twirl
Warring with foes, and brethren: their own
The sun and the moon were finally shown.

Imperfect crystals hung lifeless in caves
Broken, it seemed, its soul was a slave.
Tales of Dreams and wishes come true
Were nothing but Visions, Visions they drew.

I threw the dark book into feiry flames
This darkness had always been part of the games,
That light was a part of, as well as the soul
And torture of lives that were under control.

The flames in the fire glowed bright from the fuel
It crackled with pleasure, heartless and cruel.
The pages were worn, the writing exposed
The "dark materials" chapter was eternally closed.

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*ahem* Thus endeth the Dark Materials Chapter. Thank you to all who replied to the others. Your encouragement and comments were gratefully received.  
As for now, I have yet to cook up another idea...
Until my next post, adieu.  

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