(from The Art of INUYASHA, Collection of original illustrations by Rumiko Takahashi)
welling from within
seeking the Jewel of Four Souls
to become a true demon of sin
how to now he already knows
to the village
the Shikon Jewel to pillage
flames, torches
fire that scorches
shrieking faces
scrambling entombing fire
AHA
Now’s the time.
The Jewel is mine.
feet spread………..firmly rooted
bow poised……….string taut
___________ KIKYO **_________
strum >>>>>>>>>>>>& gt;>>THUMP
against the tree he slumps
the target eyed
the half-demon crucified
…Ki….Kikyo
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the glistening Jewel
her eyelids…..s..l…o….w…..l……y
elevato ring
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her blouse mushrooming red
BURN it….she whispers…………….with my remains
……………………………. …………………….Ki – KI…..KY…….O
* Inuyasha is a half-demon in search of the Shikon Jewel protected in the Shikon Shrine. The Jewel would give him the full power of a demon. He is in love with Kikyo.
** Kikyo is the prestess who protects the Jewel. She is a master archer. She wears a white blouse and a pair of red hakama.
(February 21,2008)
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