Treasure Quest

He dug deep into the soil Trying to find the hidden treasure Gold Silver Jewels Here would be the answer Dreams realized Respect Admiration Power Deep in a hole Pile of earth stacked above him heart racing Sweat pouring from forehead Blisters blooming on palms Dig Dig Dig Feel of metal to metal Ecstasy Elation Realization On hands and knees Pulling Grabbing Clinging Box top released Mind screams Voice caught in throat Ghastly smile Skeletal hand grabs on Treasure long gone Up above is a laugh A trap eloquently crafted Soil pushed on top This is where The bodies are buried A specter walks along the top With treasure map in hand Thankful for Another foolish man Locked under a pile of earth and sand The mans identity is assumed Spirit to flesh from earth exhumed Perhaps he's gained Another fifty years Not to worry Time he does not fear Mens greed Always leads them here