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shadows dancing
moving to the rhythm
of the burning
intricate patterns
living flame
burning on the altar
unseen presences
look on
from dancing shadow
felt by all
heard by none
sacred ritual of life
burning
feel the heat
sacrifice
fragrent smells
of life
sacred to shadows
watch the burning
flames leap high
sacred grove
lighting the night
a hundred candles
and the burning continues
in endless night
shadows still
coming to rest
and the watchers wait
last chants are sung
the burning ends
once again, night supreme
blackness covering the end
retreating figures
call
for the life
of the people
the watchers hear
have mercy
the burning is over
yet
the watchers see
and respond
sacred grove
in rest
and the watchers
let it be
darkness rules
again
a battle won
for life
in the flame of
the burning
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