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Grave Robbery - words seeking music…
Hi friends,
I wrote this poem. I’m not sure if it needs music, but thought I’d share in case it serves anyone. I thought there were some cool ideas in here. Thanks!
Grave Robbery:
Two nights ago, they killed him —
I laid him in the hallowed earth,
But took my sorrow back with me.
I rise, red-eyed, to face this dawn.
I’ll go to weep a little bit.
Perhaps … to heal my wounded soul.
…
My feet draw near with reverent pace.
But then my heart stands still.
My blood runs cold!
A blackness yawns before my eyes.
It’s been disturbed! I gasp ---
Grave robbery!?
…
Red eyes see red! To steal the dead!?
What monster could disturb a tomb?
Perhaps it’s some mistake, I think
And whirl about. Did no one see?
…
I chase him down -- the groundskeeper!
Perhaps he knows? He turns to me.
His eyes meet mine and as they do, mine open wide!
My heart - not dead? - bursts from the womb!
…
What seemed a nightmare slithers off!
Death slips its grip! Its fangs are drawn!
My King has stolen joy from Death,
For Death itself has been despoiled!
…
The vanquished stands victorious!
And Horror’s dearest plans are foiled!
The Son has risen with the sun!
And wears no shroud, clothed in the dawn!
…
For in one instant, all has changed.
And with a twinkle in his eye,
He looks at me.
I have not lost and never will.
He takes my hand to lead me forth
Away from grief.
…
We step into the light of day
As clouds, like banners, fill the sky.
I know belief.
We leave behind an empty tomb
as we go out, Rejoicing in …
Grave robbery!
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Grave Robbery - words seeking music…
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