This is the symbol of life.
It is the symbol of my ancient heritage,
A heritage I now proudly proclaim.

Life sustains me and makes me strong:
Every breath and every sweet drop of blood
Is a celebration of what I am.

Let this ankh be my constant reminder
As I wear it each night above my heart
Of the life that is so very precious
And the darkness that encircles my soul.

The kiss - sweetest
And touch - so warm
The smile - kindest
In this world - so cold and strong
We're so close to the flame
Burning brightly
It won't fade away and leave us lonely
The arms - safest
And words - so good
The faith - deepest
In this world - so cold and cruel

Hollow footsteps, cloaked by night
Of sadness known through tortured sight;
The willow weeps for solitude
As Owl moans a gloomy interlude.
- Reflection in the glossy lake
“If I should die before I wake…”
A tear shatters the silent face
That seeks solace in this deserted place.
Wind whispers through the willow’s leaves,
And Owl, perched high, silently grieves.
The glow from city lights afar
Swallow whole a falling star.
A wish upon the trembling lips
For peace. A raven gently sips
The water near his honored guest,
But soon flies to his hidden nest.
Weary beneath the flowing cloak,

The traveller rests against an oak
And fights the lure of heavenly sleep
-”I pray the Lord my soul to keep…”

Forever lost, each journey taken
Plagues the mind; the nights awaken
Troubled visions, thoughts of yesterdays,
That seem like beacons - lives away.
Random comforts cannot ease this soul,
For knowledge takes its weary toll
‘Pon one who suffers with each breath,
Who slept once in peace, then awoke in death..

Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling, By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore "Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou," I said, "art sure no craven, Ghastly grim and ancient Raven wandering from the nightly shore - Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night's Plutonian shore!" Quoth the Raven "Nevermore...
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