Darkness Of Death

Slowly at first,
But rapidly later.
The hands of time
Surround one's mind.

Drunken movements,
Weary eyes,
The blackness engulfs
The once bright brain.

And then the black expanse increases
Thoughts of Death.
The Black King arises
Into the kingdom
Of MORNING.

Ilia Kalogroulis

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