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Through The Eyes of The Dead : The Last Temptation

The midnight breeze carries her song  
Across the journey, oh so long  
When the dead cross over the river  
To right the wrongs she must deliver  
 
Her beauty is only ever seen  
Through the eyes of the dying and deceased  
There can be no redemption there for me  
My last temptation is to gaze  
To see her one more time at least  
 
Seal me inside...  
 
The gorgon tomb, my eternal rest  
Where, finally, I'll draw my last breath  
I will hear the siren's sweet singing  
In the darkness, why am I grieving?  
 
Her beauty is only ever seen  
Through the eyes of the insane and diseased  
There can be no redemption there for me  
My last temptation is to gaze  
To see her one more time at least  
 
Her mascara is painted black  
The porcelain facade begins to crack  
Raven hair with liquid grace  
Flowing with the drowning waters  
 
Shut me out...  
 
Like a vagabond in frigid cold  
The bonds between us are growing mold  
Her song travels on the wings of raven  
I sold my soul for her sweet haven  
 
For her embrace...  
 
Her beauty is only ever seen  
Through the eyes of heartbreak and grieving  
There can be no redemption there for me  
My last temptation is to gaze  
To see her one more time at least  
 
She is the balance  
Between life and death  
I'll sing her song  
Until my last breath  
 
Her beauty is only ever seen  
Through the eyes of the dying and deceased  
There can be no redemption there for me  
My last temptation is to gaze  
To see her one more time at least
 
 
 
(c) 2015 Frank Green
Written by HadesRising
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