Demon of Disaster

"It is evil, a demon.

Its appearance heralds disaster.

When you see it, you must run,

Run for all your life is worth."

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Upon the snow of a lightless mountain

I sit, guarding the village below.

The icy wind whips my thick white fur

The cold stars give little light

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It is dark, there are shadows all around me

And all I can do is look on

Why do they not understand me, these humans?

I guard them because I believe that life is precious

Each man has a life he doesn't want to lose

And friends and family he treasures

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I don't.

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They fear me.

They run from me when I come to warn them.

No one wants to be near me, and I am lonely…

But at least I can keep them safe.

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The clouds clear, and the moon's face appears

An expressionless face, bathed in amazing light

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And I sit, upon the moonlit snow

As silent as ever

As lonely as ever

But forever standing guard.

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"It is evil, a demon…"