The blank page beckons The sword pierces the soul The friends become lovers The lovers become gods The monsters aid in evolution The spirit grasps its revolution The reflection lies but The power of it makes us cry The dead dog attracts the best and worst The book of life is sealed The temptation lies in something new The old ways produce inexperienced sinners The sleep you cling to was once death The pursuits you follow are trivial The world is a battlefield The gutter is full