Finis

It's so quiet here.

It can't be too long now, the prayer candles dwindle.

And even with the small flicker of life I have left,

Oh how she suffers.

Swallowed by the terrible secrets I keep,

I hate how the blood still runs beneath my feet.

I killed them all so long ago.

Am I still that same person inside?

Every breath is hatred, am I killing time?

So many tears wasted on this cross.

How I loathe my tainted flesh.

If only these flames could burn,

Maybe I could feel one last time.

Every breath is wasted, am I not as right?

Many years I've spent now on holy ground,

This temple has become my home.

I try so hard, so why do I know,

That if given a chance, I'd do it again?

Every breath infested, am I still alive?

It can't be too long now.

Prayer candles dwindle with what's left of my life.

And with a glimpse of desperation,

I watch the snakes uncoil.

I made friends with demons,

And now they want me back