Deep within the crust of this earth
This virulent
This disgusted
Earth
Bleeds the end of life and a birth.
He—or it—cannot stand on its own
Not yet
No, not yet
But
It still shakes the world with a groan.
Here he is, this beast made of rubies
And fire
Bright fire
Far
Too scorching for mortals to touch.
Here rises this guardian from the soil
The ground
Hallowed ground
Aching
As the skies are brought to a cold boil.
The sea—it dries!—there is nothing left
In this
Thirsy, famished
Ocean
As the dirt turns to dust in turgid theft.
Here rises earth, from the beast made of
Vibrant rubies
Sullied rubies
Burned
By the fire