Behind closed door. (First edit)

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A transparent white veil draped across her face,
Walking down the aisle,
Side by side with a dark suited man,
Arms interlocked, tight embrace.

The haunting growl of organs echoing through the halls,
Biblical imagery and stain glass windows adorn the opaque, limestone walls.

Slowly approaching the altar, her pulse begins to quicken,
Nerves setting in, her stomach turns, and rapidly begins to sicken.

Sensing young the woman's angst,
the man beside her attempts to put her mind at ease.
Leans in and whispers,
"Don't worry my dear it will be over soon... Remember, this is Gods decree"

The reassurance and soft spoken words put her in a peaceful place.
As did the sight of the priest, and the welcoming smile on his face.

When she approached the altar the priest stood and said
"do not fret my little lamb, for you are completely free of sin"

Then he glanced up and shouted
"be seated my children, the ceremony is about to begin"

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So Elegant in life,
So Graceful in death.
She lay across a stone altar in a lacy white dress.

A few thoughtful words, and the downward thrust of a knife
Cassandra felt her blood spill out
as she slowly lost her life....

Beautiful on the skin, lovely from within
Purity signed her fate, virginity, her death warranted sin..