Dealer

introduction:
"Who are you?" she asked curiously, turning her head to look into his eyes. She could
tell from the returned gaze that he was not one who divulged that kind of information.
"We never met."
He was gone before she had a chance to register his movement; a wisp of wind carried
him away.
introduction © 2000 Kathryn L. Kerr

hunger brings the gruesome pain
thirst quenched life into the veins
void of life but spared demise
drink from me of those who die

hunger brought by mortal end
rise from death to live the sin
abominate the decree
laws of men spat on by me

come to me in darkness-in thirst's relentless grip
it trickles down your throat-euphoric bliss
come to me in weakness-and I will give you life
drink from the vial eternal cursed kiss

take your leave and best forget
time place night of when we met
should you worship me? I nod
what can I say I'm a God

Dealer is inspired by a character in the Kathryn L. Kerr novel "Vampyr Snyper"