Many
not seen
with naked eye
Just
perceived nuances
in a smile
Some hidden
purposely
Under sleeves
Faded with time
barely perceptible
to most
Flaws give
strength
Love gives
life
Beauty marks
worn proudly
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Sacrifice
I always knew there was something Dark in you. Then the day came when you revealed your true self.
You didn’t see me hidden in the dark as I followed you.
Your rituals, rehearsed and practiced millions of times. Would I die for seeing them?
You raise your hands and the people fell silent. Did I see worship in their eyes?
The danger of my curiosity now realized, I shrank back from the glow of the fire.
You raise your face to the heavens, the fire glow turning your skin crimson.
With a booming voice that I did not recognize, you said “Bring the sacrifice forward!”
Suddenly there were hands on me, roughly pulling me up and dragging me, stumbling, toward the fire.
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