Mankind misled by a false prophet,
Foolish lords wage ignorant war,
Witness the rapacious, bloodthirsty demon
Evil laughter and rejoicing.
A crafty one avoids the snares.
Enemies assail from three sides,
Strange travelers concealed by hoods,
The translator’s grandeur must not fail.
Unless the prophecy is proclaimed
Where the great leaders gather
A new devil rises: invincible deceiver!
Rage and terror consume the world of man.
Behold your Antichrist: He is here.
How much blood must flow, valiant, and be gone?
The demon stokes the furnace of war,
And burns the last Golden Age from Earth!
About the Author
DAVID BECKETT studied English, German, and philosophy at the University of Texas in Austin and at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität in Würzburg before attaining his doctorate in jurisprudence. He received the Willie Morris Award for Editorial Excellence in 1997. A committed husband and proud father, David resides in Terrell Hills, Texas, with his beautiful wife, their adorable son, three rambunctious guard dogs, and one brave cat.