Foes and Lifelines
a day, a year, a century how long will the darkness last?
blood drips from hands and blades, claws and fangs
blood burns my eyes aflame
foes that never cease hunting
i live day by day hour by hour
Rukan, Kiyamae, Setsuna, Asumae, Darren and Elvina
these are my friends, lifelines, companions ,guardians and family
the are the only ones who keep me living pushing me to stay alive
and it is they who keep my soul and mind alive
this poem is dedicated to Elvina Kuchukova
thy power over wood and water
lead me to springs untainted
thy music is a bath for the mind
thy art is a balm for the eyes
oh Elvina you elusive slyph,
where shall we meet next?
Elvina i long to see your face again
with thy hair black as midnight flowing like a river
thy face angles like an elf
with patience to match
thy gentel words show thou troubles
and scars yet to my eyes
they beauty is everlasting
Elvina i thank you
thy skin is scarred with lines of flame
the burning knife that scarred your skin
is no deterent to me for i know
the troubles other cause
you strength has saved
me from the burning knife
for this
Elvina i thank you
you have saved me
from myself
for this
Elvina i thank you
may we meet again
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