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Ensorcelled
Spirit endures, flesh withers,
Resisting temptation’s demand,
Surrendering all against a call
No innocent could withstand.
Evil's allure exhausts resolve.
Glittering gold commands.
Choice is required:
Fire or Desire?
He thrusts into claiming bands.
Pity and mercy save a world,
Sever power from his ruined hand,
Cast Sacrifice to long-exiled fate,
Leaving One who cannot understand.
Kisses command their last embrace;
They do willingly as they must.
Desire is a holy, healing grace,
Love’s promise their sacred trust.
Encircled by golden arms again,
Thrusting fire within yearning flesh,
Hope is fulfilled at journey’s end,
Beyond Sea ~
And eternally blessed.
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detail, Between Legend and Life
illustration for story, An Unexpected Birthday