The Stone Goddess

Poor innocent man, alone in this place;

Turn your sights away from me.

For if you look upon my face;

A creature of stone you shall be.

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Nightfall engulfs you, and I appear;

My dark silhouette is lurking near.

Don't open your eyes, for it's me you fear;

As my voice of death drew you here.

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Your ego is taunting, telling you that you’re stronger;

That you are braver than the rest.

Don't dare try to conquer me, warmonger.

Or you shall fail just like the best.

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You come uninvited into my home;

Drawing your sword so sharp.

As I creep among the shadows;

I long to stop your heart.

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Can’t you see, you only caught me because I permitted it;

Do you feel strong with your blade pressed to my throat?

A look upon your face so smug it could sicken.

Did you know that with your arrival, your pitiful fate was already written?

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So, don't you see, mortal fool;

That hidden within my powerful beauty is a tool.

A tool that is supposed to keep men like you away from me;

Yet here you are, so forever a statue in my collection shall your eternity be.