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The Drink of Fools

Darkness Drowning in that lie That liquid that betrays Color of the amber sun Whispered to be the Gods drink Too potent for mortal blood Consumed by Spartan Violence Shattering glass Wallowing in misery Darkness Control was never grasped Only an illusion of the polluted mind No oracle would praise or promise drink Until the end of the days Consumed by that image Wavering before bloodshot eyes Hephaestus slamming his hammer Into the sides of a mortals cranium Bleary judgement Bruised knuckles on a hand The amber lies of the God's entertainment One sip that brings instead of light Sweet darkness

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 8/16/2012 12:01:00 AM
Oh, you possess some ancient power my mysterious friend - you truly feel,and understand what you compose - I love the historical,mythical element in this composition Jay! I will be a devotee to your labor here - you make risk appear enchanting - I suppose that darkness may lead to the greater lights - J.A.B. %
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Date: 4/4/2012 7:18:00 AM
great imagery. certain lines just jump out at you such as "amber sun" and "Only an illusion of the polluted mind". I don't know where you got that, but I love it.
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