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Mortian

November 22, 2013
By JustBells GOLD, La Porte, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Before me things create were none, save things<br /> Eternal, and eternal I shall endure.<br /> All hope abandon, ye who enter here.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - Dante &#039;Inferno&#039;

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A dry dead leaf fells to the ground
spinning and twirling all around
passing people old and young
never knowing he stands among
Invisible in his black shawl
Bringing in the palest pall
Using his massive scythe
Mortian brings death in the night.

© Ciara B., Kennesaw, GA

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