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two-edged sword
...lovers lounging in the morning light
She's lost--
     looking deeply into his eyes
As if he was a snake
She-  lost in his trance
The morning grew heavy
diminishing it's light
His expression of love
Suddenly switched
"It's coming, do you hear---
          I've warned you of this.."
Before she could question
       There was a loud screeching noise
Heavy footsteps-- shaken the door
           She grabs for her love
       He sat still
Cold to the touch
  Her eyes widened
As it gave her chills
" Is this real?! What's going on?!"
He turns to the door
      "I'm sorry baby-
   I can't save you this time."
The door swung open
Stood--
A woman wrapped in cloth
Hair like oil-- black as it ran
      Down her frail frame
Her eyes sealed shut--       A
Tarnished crown sits tilted
Upon...