In the House of the Good Spirits
I live in the House of Spirits,
They watch from every corner,
Whispering messages to me.
I heed their words,
I listen intently to their whispers,
They tell me the way of things to be.
They retreat when you enter,
They sense the demon in you,
They armour me with weapons.
I will smile politely,
Lead you to my table,
And ask you to dine with me.
Every word deception,
Every movement a lie,
You have come to trick me.
To steal my power,
To befriend me in your disguise,
And tell me you love me.
That you wish to join me,
On this great adventure.
To stand by my side and share in its glory.
But the spirits have touched me,
My head trembles,
Gently from the inside.
I say ' Mmmm, maybe '
'It was good to see you,
But for now, just leave me be.'
The demon wakes from his slumber,
And through your eyes,
Stares straight back at me.
' What is wrong with you ? '
' Don't you love me ? '
' You know im only here for you . '
The wolf enters,
I retreat within, smiling,
Yet flash my sharpened teeth. '
'Why, should I leave,'
'Don't you care for me ?'
'You know this was meant to be'
But I can see its poison,
I can sense its deceit,
I know its need to capture me.
I take the chain from under my feet,
And shake it till the snakes come
Sliding through the streets.
I howl and growl,
Then summon sleep,
As I watch you drop before me.
It was never you who was the jester,
But i instead,
Who have come to slay thee.
I who made the deal,
With those that walk,
In the places inbetween.
I who's flame engulfs thee,
In a fire made from
The fallen gates of Hades.
Take these poison flowers,
And leave them at the altars,
Of forgiveness.
Hope and pray,
He will forgive thee,
As I rage with the light of my fathers.
In a moment, you are dust,
That which moves you,
Has been broken.
The truth of your lies,
Flashes before you,
Like dying insects in fire.
The spirits whisper,
' We love you', I believe them.
They have spoken.
They protect me from all things hidden,
In the shadows,
Of what presents itself as beauty.
But is instead,
The false prophetess,
That falls like ash before me
.