Monster Mash ·

CHAPTER XXIV

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By Jackie Brannan

thought was swal-
lowed by fury;

to
wander to cease life.

failing death.

enemy
unsettled; and I
uncertain

I entered it
silent,
agitated by the wind

spirits
which felt but not seen

to destroy him

I kneel,
by the deep
who caused