Bardic Hero Song

Fallen down by river leaves
frostbite scars and bruised jaw
the Hero has been found under the star-lake tree
sleeping under watchful eye
resting from years of service and broken backs
his name no one can recall
except to say that he did fall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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