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The fierce kiss of death

Is felt through mine eyes:

See what no man

Should ever have to see –

And then in death you’ll know

Comrade what I mean!

In an instant brief, a flash,

A blade comes for you –

Relentless it will plunge

Through armor, flesh and heart:

Your precious blood is spilled,

There’s nothing you can do!

The pain is white as Death,

He is your only friend –

You stood alone too long,

Your froze in the bitter cold

And now at last your fate

Is sealed by such a cruel blade!

The fierce kiss of death

Is felt through mine eyes:

See what no man

Should ever have to see –

And then in death you’ll know

Comrade what I mean!

Is this glory toll?

Is this worthy of song?

You’ll never know my friend –

You’ll only sleep in death!