THE VAINITY CODE

We are dancing together with grace
Under chimes of a black and white clock
Our magical moves on the scales
Start the game in the face of the flock.
We were thrown there by minds of the mages
Knowing nothing of rules or of prize,
But with every turn that we stages
We are setting the tone of surprise.
I’m aware that we’re foes but you see,
I don’t care for the imposed contest.
Now I’ll share one of my secrets with thee:
My illusions for you to impress.
They’re persistently pulling the thread
Forcing us to continue the dance.
But a life without you will be dread
I won’t let us be severed. No chance!
Sleep in peace while the niveous flame
Push the darkness and shadows aside.
Soon enough, after the end of the game,
I’ll eternally be by your side.