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The Flame's Embrace

Two castles standing by the sea
A princess in the northern throne
The southern seated by a prince
Who would prefer to be alone

The corrupt princess comes to call
Shows the handsome prince a treasure
But her real agenda is concealed
A quick peace offer, then some pleasure

He remains too saintly to comply
A celibate, or so it would seem
Her fury something to behold
And lend an ear to outraged screams

She later orders all her men
To fuck her for the gold they earn
An orgy called that only serves
Her desire to see the chaste prince burn

She puts his palace to the torch
Delights to see him wrapped in fire
But bright flames leap from him to her
And incinerate her vast desire.
Written by crowfly
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Author's Note
Suggested by the short story "Metzengerstein" by Poe.
Photo: Jane Fonda in the short film adaptation, which can be found on YouTube last I checked.
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