"i'd die before i left you..."

wrapped in red
eyes wide open
fear, by the sound of his heart
he lies on the ground at my feet

scowling face
knife in hand
death, by the stance i retain
above him i stand and observe

i lunge, he wimpers
the knife tears through his chest
i carve out a hole to the left
he sputters out blood from his mouth

his heart still beats in my grip
take aim, i push the knife
into the center
the heart beats no more

his eyes haven't closed
though no light remains
one more forced slash
his head rolls away

i have my revenge
he paid his dues

for once
his promise
was kept

void

black
dark
very cold

the void is death
abstract in meaning
merciless in reality

fight it, cry out
succumb
breathe
an end

nothing
sightless eyes
thoughtless mind
inaudible screams

gone
nonexistant
an end