Monday, January 3, 2022

The guard who stands upon the parapet
scans sky and ground for any sign of threat,

yet can not sense the dread and fear that grows
within the private chambers far below.

Call them down — call them back within
to check your kitchens, stables and dungeons.

And order all their swords be left behind;
bring cups and coins to share with those they find.

Ease their grief — mend their broken tools.
For only kings with settled castles rule.

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