Unholy Armor

As weak as it may seem, we love it to death
These wretched words are all we’ll ever have.
This damned shield protects us from good.
It has no coat, no iron, no leather, and no wood
Yet it strengthens our devilish defense…
Unholy armor… written words… science.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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