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The Enemy Within

Far beyond the edge of night Past abilities of human sight Passing to you these tenets I write Of the battle looming I must fight I’ve no fear yet consumed of fright Muscle’s aching with a tension tight Adrenaline coursing beyond height Beholding the faceless deadly knight Those fire storm eyes burning bright Casting hues of reddish light Laughter bellows at my feign of might Confidence falters to paling white Unsheathe of blade accepting plight Destined truths believed a right Edgeless blade in a moment slight Senses ceased on molten smite Deceased existence fades tonight Bled dry upon the sabers bite Fate fulfilled of divine rite Never looking back upon this site

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006




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