Epic Poetry Part 8 Poem by C.D. Xiang

Together they treacherously lured
in the citadel Iliea
entered into apprenticeship
fell beneath the onslaught
a mournful peal reverberated
the membrane
that encased
transcriptions of ancient texts
will enjoy some variations
to be clearly identified with bylines
lauding the provenance of the material
appear so contorted
every part of his body
seared with pain
the palm shimmered
and formed
a diffused white star
felt like old parchment-
velvety
a reedy tone
and jabbed its head
like a snake
the idea was repugnant
an ancient sentinel welcoming the new day