Poems by Themis

Time's Battle

I saw night's death-cave yawning

In writhing pains,

And blood of the dragon flowing

Within earth's veins;

And then the blue light flashing,

Rocks split apart,

And the great gold sun deep sinking

In the storm's dark heart.

In subterrene fearful spaces

Of poison fume,

The dragon's secret dwelling

Black fires illume,

The golden god descended

In armoured light,

Time's direst battle daring

Within the night.

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