Grimoire

A demon leaps up from the pages,
Long ages
Waiting for his invitation:
Your invocation.

Too late you slam shut both the covers;
He hovers
Giving you gold in a barter:
Your soul’s the martyr.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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August 13, 2009 at 7:05 AM
well written, different subject matter
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