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As the verses are read

As the sign is carved...

My hands feel the warm blood

Opening the passage

From life to death

From master to servant...

A feast for the worms

A delight for my eyes...

As the incense burns

And the chalice is raised

To honor the darkest spirits

Guides of my conscience

I hold my hands to my chest

and raise the hands

to the candelabrum...

A throne of human remains

A scepter of blood

And a realm out of this world