As if blood Is naught but vapor Risen with intent Liquid whips of gore To tame the claret shrike Voice forged in agony Circle of shades Fate mocking blood Blood cursing fate What can I be Now that my soul Furtively beckons Vistas of sinew Wrist and bared neck Solitary death Liquid whips of gore To tame the claret shrike Voice forged in agony Circle of shades Fate mocking blood Blood cursing fate Am I Spirit and will?