PALE ENCHANTRESS

pale enchantress
jewel of the seven stars
come forth to me

sweet entity of the dark
you are radiant against
this black canvas of night

the starlight against
your pale flesh
is the reckless expression
of a celestial
and wanton catharsis

your voice is the winter wind
an incantation of impure desire
to which I relent absolutely

my heart is yours again
as am I once more
your eternal possession

and leave behind all
longing for New Gilead

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