Venom
scared souls...
soul embodied...
subjected, daily
to life's fragility
watched death's hold
over the fragility of life...
distant storms...
allowed...
those
emboldened to approach
self taught
wisely
not to hold...
this object of desire
burnt flesh ...of the unfortunates
caught...
places they could not hide
expired ...for recycling
hunger pains...
leaving little room for pride...
tasty morsels...
hmmmm
Inspired …by fire…
Living in subterranean shelters…
Looked up to the stars
Created explanations
…suited for understanding,
Pursuit of status, style …or both
Perhaps, even …entertainment
From dark angels …regions formed
Alliances …to gain strength,
Against outside attacks
Pass …evil tidings to others
Moreso than your ancient brothers
To stave off …the invasions, sure to come…
From other nation states, estates...
And in between…
While... there were the means
To subject …others
Substantial wealth or labor
…there were opportunities to feed
Greed… induced visions
Mirror reflections of conscious decisions
Much like ant colonies
Swarm and collect
The raw materials necessary
But, these colonies…
Not organized as a collective
Served and protected…
By one and all…
Are designed to serve the needs
Of the individual members
Of the gang …of thieves…
Now, serve the needs
…spawned by the beast…
Launching fleets …of…
Ghost ships
Released for plunder
Cast evil shadows
Down mystic corridors
And those… trained…
To take advantage
Of the …deranged…
Arrangement…
Set the next stage
As if… they…
Ransacked the world…
Between …the times
They turned to…
Displace their rage
Against one another…
For a lions share …of the spoils…
Claimed …by divine …right
Which …in hindsight…
Was the need…
To feed …
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