Killing Gaze

She once held such beauty which was unsurpassed

Matched only by arrogance which was just as vast

Boasted of her beauty as though it was her right

Angering Athena, turned into a victim of her spite



Medusa then was changed into a monster

Protruding fangs, her hair a nest of vipers



So many tried to end her terror

Non could imagine the horror they'd see

Hideous features that chilled to the bone

Turned men into stone for all eternity



Demon eyes of hatred which held a killing glare

No one could withstand to gaze at this nightmare

Of those who fad faced her not one stood a chance

Evil gaze defeating armor sword and lance



For centuries men would become her victims

Her demon eyes brought death to all who faced her



Her island home was filled with statues

Of men who dared to face her hate

Frozen in time with looks of horror

Their stone eyes gazing with dismay



Who would stop this beast?

Who could end her reign?

All before had failed

To end her ghastly ways



But one day a hero would travel to her lair

Hoping he would not become a statue of despair

Perseus was his name and he had a plan

He prayed that it would not fail, time was now at hand



He neared the beast using his shield's reflection

His sword fell true, he rid us of her terror



So it ends, the reign of the gorgon

Now just stories told to amaze

Men now just stone, true confirmation

Of her existence and her killing gaze