What sleeps beneath your wasting husk
Wakes when the twilight clock is struck
Ask it whether it friend or foe
Illuminate that was unknown
Do fangs appear when once sincere
Or rain so clear when held so dear
That perfect crust so smooth and gold
Is that what should the eyes behold?
Mayhaps not mask but shield you wield
Then steeled your heart forever sealed
Unconscious frowns and conscious smiles
Shall toss your ghost in flame and trial
Discard the shield, the crust, the mask
Ignite the hidden powder flask
Let brightness shine like caviar
Then live forever among the stars
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