She comes to me again in darkness
silently she is the night
stealing all my serene moments
leading me away from light

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I raise the cup to taste its sweetness
overflowing with broken dreams
so I ponder why it seems that
inside my soul always screams

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On a spire eyes point seaward
scanning for a sign of life
locked inside this lonely tower
another day gives way to night

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I break the seal cautiously
afraid at once to peer inside
afraid to see only my demons
reveal themselves before my eyes

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I hold the pose
I will not break
I feel the energy ripple
my breath is constant mist
the world is drenched
and I am a spectator

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Spinning suddenly
black silk riding the air
my eyes catch the flash of a curve in the candle light
the taste of soft lips
I do not let go

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False vows from a betrayers lips
the burnt remains of a sacred kiss
ash and fire and fury submit
to the rage of Ares and clever wit

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A scream
chaos and motion
I am frozen in time
the watcher
glistening
overflowing
overwhelmed
as you come into being
and I weep joy