Cradle

shadowbones

Lowered on pyramid 

Cradled above death

Slowly inflicting pain

Tearing open from the inside

Mocking laughter

Turns away in detest 

The prisoner ridiculed

A bad show at best

 

Never coming back

Anxiety sweeps through the croud

Should this be allowed?

They silently think aloud

A testament to human faith

Left pondering crowds 

 

How far will this go?

Victim burns in their eyes

The crowd comes alive

Piercing screams of agony

Dissected temple realm

For all to delight

Something doesn't seem right

Laws of man are not divine

Yet, they watch blood fill tonight

  • Author: bones (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 13th, 2025 18:12
  • Category: Gothic
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  • sorenbarrett

    A most interesting read with feelings of mans arrogance nicely said



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