Power of Death

The ghost with the cloak
stares coldly with no eyes
causing lids to shut
life thuds on land
his scythe steals souls and vitality
by the millions
creating profit for his red wine cellar
and in the end
he will stand on top
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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La France Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 11:21 AM
Vermillion, oh so deep and dark, I love it, well done !
Scythe Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Thank you.
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November 24, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Thank you.
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