The Mummy

In a tomb so thick air can't escape
The mummy lies wide awake

His royal skin shows little decay
His features in an expression of dismay

Caught in his casket of eternal gloom
He waits to be relived of his eternal doom
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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October 12, 2011 at 7:18 PM
I saw the movie! Indiana Jones is on the way. Well writ.
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