the sun falls behind the shadowed mountains

as darkness descends over the forest

flames flicker in the distance

unholy chants and footsteps can be heard

hooded figures emerge from bushes

flaming torches in hands

prepare the knife and golden chalice

for fresh blood that is to flow

blackest hell envelopes the sight

as the ritual commences

a black figure comes forth

robe drops to the ground

a naked virgin stands within the circle

ice winds freeze her flesh

fear dominates her mind

behold

repentance is nigh

no flesh will be pierced

the chalice remains empty

a virgin is spared a grim death

as involvement is renounced

angels assist her escape

as she is clothed once more

disappearing through thicket

to a new life of freedom

liberty