With tentative steps, I climb the threshold

Grains of sand crunch beneath my feet

At my intrusion, the structure shudders

unused to being explored in such depth

I am the first in a while, I notice

The arachnid webs say as such

It strikes confusion within me;

my rage is stirred

Why would one neglect such a princely place?

In my mind, it makes no sense

though I greet it as a blessing

for now I could explore the untouched freely

[at my leisure]

Above me, the ceiling arches overhead;

an impressive dome; it's masterful

It is massive in size, and grand in appearance,

reflecting the sunlight's golden beams

It serves as the pinnacle of the monument

Strong and stately; a true marvel

I am nothing if not enthralled

Oddly, though

I feel inferior;

small in comparison to the edifice's might

but, reminding myself of the task ahead,

my confidence rushes back

[vigour settles in]

Inside, the darkness stretches inwards, seemingly ceaseless

I peer into halls long left untouched

The black is inviting; imposing; exciting

Its intensity enthuses within me a sensation of awe

I am as Dante once was

venturing deep into the abyss,

groping walls made of nature's flesh

with blind hands and calloused eyes

[it is soft]

I seek for the heavens beyond the flames

Through the dark, past the cries, I plunder

Stumbling wildly, lost and weary

I come across that which I sought

Mounds of treasure sat, awaiting

simply begging to be touched

[I take my conquest home that night]

A/N

What the fuck am I writing~~~~

I bet y'all thought this was some epic Indiana Jones adventure poem. Nope, it's all one big sexual metaphor! Do what you will with that information :)

Fun fact: I wrote the first draft of this in my science class when I was supposed to be revising for my exams. I didn't fail them but damn I really didn't help myself study either xD