The King’s March
Winter winds brush through the town
Howling above and roaring below.
Cold rain drips down from the clouds
And gives to the air a humid glow.
The crowds did cry and shout aloud
“All Hail the King! He has returned!”
In such a case would one be proud
But much more still was to be learned.
His features would to no man prove
The thoughts which raged within his mind.
For such a time as this demands
 Resilience of the utmost kind.
The King marched on without a glance
 His war-torn face refused all praise.
His silence gave them not a chance
To hear of his heroic days.
The masses rose in earnest plea
To know the tale of their great king.
He stood up high for all to see
And at last spoke willingly:
“In nations, countries, provinces far
Have I fought and risen the victor.
All other forces from sea to star
Collapse into my strengthened hand.
And so my pain is not due from
My superficial world success.
But rather from my lover’s heart
Which, hours ago, was laid to rest.”
The King then stepped down from his throne
As his resolve fought like a war.
Even so, he let nothing show
As he marched onwards ever more.

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