Piercing stare... perceive the heart that I am holding
Metallic trails... stream down my arms
It loved to swear... upon the lies that it foretold to me
And I: its pawn... guided blindly unto harm

Laid so bare... all that’s visible is crimson
Still feel its primal song... though hollowed out inside
I prepare... to drink deep its well of wisdom
Rend away the sinew... fitting, bitter ending to its spite

In my hands
To carve away
A lifeless star
Makes darkest day

Beyond reprieve
No more to stray
Silenced call
Extinguished flame

There, it’s done – I’ve ended its dominion
Blood red tyrant now overthrown
Empty chest without familiar rhythm
Its knowledge, mine – deepest secrets shown

As cold as ancient stone
This ruined heart has been disowned
The pain is mine, and mine alone
Its grievances at last atoned