defeat

Writing

Song of Ice and Fire

By Lauren McGrath
issue 9

Stare into these eyes of flame

Warm embrace of blazing love

Wild animal you cannot tame

Feral beauty of gentle dove

 

Gaze into these eyes of fire

Scorching heat of kindled lust

Burning secret of past desire

Hearts
Love
desire
hate
sacrifice
defeat

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