Fingers of rust gently intertwine Lace the seams of sacrifice in beautiful decline Catalysis of creations of all that was mankind Pull our corruption towards nature, the state that's predefined Rust forms, bringing it all down Wood rots, and into the ground Flesh falls; life's decomposed Then nature's again exposed. All that floats upon the sea, all that hangs in the air All that sits in dust or dirt eventually ensnared. The gentle touch of time will take you unaware Pulling all creations down, an elegant affair. Rust forms, bringing it all down Wood rots, and into the ground Flesh falls; life's decomposed Then nature's again exposed Pleasant patina pulls apart a holy copper shrine Like gently creeping mossy claws, scarring all divine. All the things you think you value, including the gift of life Will slowly, gently fall apart, 'til the world is right. Rust forms, bringing it all down Wood rots, and into the ground Flesh falls; life's decomposed Then nature's again exposed
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