TWO SPIRITS

aloft, two spirits ride the wintry gale
to tame the dragon, carve the sea a sail
one spirit rides with scabbard jet and blade
the other with a hex upon his stave

in life, their bitter rivalry was born
in death, a twisted irony implored
for both are bidden bound without the first
life then death have locked them in their curse
one so vile a bond that shan't renew
anything to recompense their feud

so entrenched the spirits are to this
their steed, the winter revenant amiss
that thrashing for the bridle in their vice
two spirits ride eternity the price