I stood in this Garden of Eden
Surrounded by ebony roses
Covered with a crimson dew
Saw the bloody waterfalls
Its gentle stream
Trickling down the rock formations
I had come home
I ran my hands over the black petals
Red tears staining my fingers
I brought my hands up to my lips
Tasting this sweet nectar
Its sweet, but salty flavor
Lingering on my tongue
Painting my lips
With its vibrant ruby color
It satiated a dormant hunger
Quenched a hidden thirst
That I had denied
For such a long time
I felt a renewed strength
A powerful life-force
Flowing through my veins
An intense energy
Coursing through my body
I felt alive
Reborn
The world looked different
Through these eyes of mine
As though I had entered a new universe
One where I felt safe and protected
Peaceful and complete
I sank to my knees
In this Garden of Eden
Felt the cool, moist earth
Beneath my feet
I held a black rose in my hands
Breathing in its intoxicating scent
Tasted this merlot ambrosia
A wave of ecstasy washing over me
I knew I was where I belonged
Forevermore
I was home
Written by: Nemesis