the sun falls behind the shadowed mountains 

as darkness descends over the forest 

flames flicker in the distance 

unholy chants and footsteps can be heard 

hooded figures emerge from bushes 

flaming torches in hands 

prepare the knife and golden chalice 

for fresh blood that is to flow 

blackest hell envelopes the sight 

as the ritual commences 

a black figure comes forth 

robe drops to the ground 

a naked virgin stands within the circle 

ice winds freeze her flesh 

fear dominates her mind 

behold 

repentance is nigh 

no flesh will be pierced 

the chalice remains empty 

a virgin is spared a grim death 

as involvement is renounced 

angels assist her escape 

as she is clothed once more 

disappearing through thicket 

to a new life of freedom 

liberty