All kind deities cast aside
In favor of some shadowy appendage
Reaching across the sky to bring me to this moment
To cradle me in darkness
And soothingly assure my restless heart
That heaven would hold no sway through its reign
And all the bright shimmering believers
Will be cast down by this cruel god
Safe in its reach I ascend the steps to hell
Finally rewarded for my oozing soul
Knowing what fate awaits
How many good citizens would defect
Casting aside all love and goodness for salvation
And aware of evil's triumph
Would there remain any paragons
Who sacrifice their soul to ignite some fleeting kindness
-Nick.
