Canticles of a Withering Soul: Part Ii

Canto V: The Oracle
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She came round the dunes again to disturb
Wise and whistling maiden bristled knowledge
Ghost's and demon's she did like to perturb
Those with knives, came to give homage
'He lost' she sighed and her tears flowed
Witch, woman, every which way she glowed
'Evil begets evil' but he resists
His withered soul rightly then to insist
'They did not return the favor' he plead
The oracle replied angry 'Desist" 
Her spirit felled with his rage, he fled

That was behind he thought 'so far so good'
Devil's deeds he'd do again in fact
Trace him down now, he'd kill if he could
The soul now beyond withered, more cracked
Than repairable it would seem to be
Blessed child to heaven's kingdom do you see?
Devils quarters he remained stuck within
Planning and plotting for the lies with sin
Spun round in circles, Lucifer's chosen
Not far from a lake in spite of it then
Not far fetched as his heart had frozen

Canto: VI: The Closure
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The oracle was so far gone
The blood had all dried
Spiritually withered bones
The deeds done and applied

Then he came to realize he was lacking something
But what was it he pondered?
Oh that beauty in the distance, pearl white robes!
Kiss the mist of teary eyes and wince
Because his closure, his answer was amiss
Purgatory for this bastard and his devils wish

You stabbed me
In veritas, nox.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 1/10/2012 8:47:00 AM
gothic and stunning in it's breathing tonality and pacing, tim.. one for the books!..how are you!..:) huggs!
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Date: 1/10/2012 9:41:00 AM
Well as can be I suppose :). Thanks for your reflective and kind comments. God Bless!
Date: 1/9/2012 5:41:00 PM
Interesting story told in poetic form..Scary...Thanks for stopping by with the salt for the escargot..Sara
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Date: 1/9/2012 4:30:00 PM
The second part is as well written as the first. Enjoyed the read. Your use of language is astounding.
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