The hand that is dealt, from emergence to ashes,
\nUnable to quell that need within, eternally alone,
\nUntil I saw the fire in his eyes.<\/p>\n
Wrathful fire, flames that burn with fervor and fury,
\nSimultaneously they spark, incinerating us constantly,
\nUntil I saw the fear in my soul.<\/p>\n
The hand that is dealt, from emergence to ashes,
\nUnable to fall without a fight, unable to submit,
\nUntil I saw the fire in his eyes.<\/p>\n
Wrathful vengeance intertwined with intense craving,
\nSimultaneously needing the kill, struggle for control,
\nUntil one of us drowns.<\/p>\n
The hand that is dealt, from emergence to ashes,
\nUnable to relent, enforcing the arousing struggle,
\nUntil one of us is extinguished.<\/p>\n
Wrathful pride forces my hand, and I offer the sport,
\nSimultaneously unable to surrender, bloodied hands,
\nUntil one of us is subdued.<\/p>\n
The hand that is dealt, from emergence to ashes,
\nI lay my cards on the table,
\nTo oppose the other\u2019s supremacy,
\nWe pick the prey of our opponent,
\nAnd the kill must go ahead.
\nRegardless of attachment,
\nRegardless of innocence,
\nRegardless of kinship.<\/p>\n
The loser forfeits freedom, to the will of the other,
\nAnd the victor determines the price!<\/p>\n
Confident of my ability, I await his response,
\nAnd my impending sovereignty. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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