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Slit the raven's throat
It will cease in song
Cripple the wings that allow it to fly
Watch the fellow cry
Drink the wine of its broken spirit
To soar upon death and all it's promises
And follow it into darkness

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On Saturday October 22nd, 2005, saintedmad (1148) writes:

there is a beauty in this breaking. .. well done

On Saturday October 22nd, 2005, AniDayz (1241) writes:

...:...striking...:...

On Friday October 21st, 2005, Thorn (434) writes:

Indeed a truly beautiful piece. It really speaks to me somehow.

On Friday October 21st, 2005, A Burning God (60) writes:

Very fitting (especially to certain situations)

On Friday October 21st, 2005, Reverend Machine (90) writes:

Great Write, Simple short yet potent. "Drink the wine of its broken spirit" Beautiful, Just Beautiful.-Dark

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