Monday, March 6, 2017

I am king of these tortured lands

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I am king of these tortured lands
I ruined them -- I made them die
Amidst the wastes my castle stands

"Bring precious ores," were my demands,
"Level mountains where treasures lie"
I am king of these tortured lands

My subjects toiled on my commands
They obeyed me -- I know not why
Amidst the wastes my castle stands

Where forests stood now sift cold sands
All the rivers and lakes are dry
I am king of these tortured lands

Far the desolation expands
Lone I suffer, repent, and cry
Amidst the wastes my castle stands

A knight quests here and understands:
You cannot help me, you say goodbye
I am king of these tortured lands
Amidst the wastes my castle stands

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