Horseman

He had a body like a stone 
Rough hewn, taught to the bone 
With veins obscenely sewn. 
Into Leather muscles, grimly honed
And sat on an empty throne 

A tower of harrowing tales
Of heroes who come to prevail
Those who he gleefully flailed
Who's ships now fly skin sails

For under this armour, a shadow 
Who starved those who dain show
The depth of their loved ones sorrow

A man of obsidian, a Monolith 
Death’s very own blacksmith

The curse upon every sinners lips

The chair sits in the center, alone
It's limbs twisted like a devils grail
Held by dirty bones which harrow 
Each soldier to gaze forthwith 
At the coming of Apocalypse.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 4/29/2018 1:59:00 PM
I have found much beauty in the dark, and I can tell you understand what that means, Tristan, as you have a firm grasp on the darkly beautiful with this wonderful write! It pulled me in right from the start, and held me captive - loved it! Congratulations on your placement, and thank you for entering my contest! :-)
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Tristan Strudwick
Date: 7/13/2018 3:34:00 PM
Thank you very much Gregory, the entire style of poetry that you suggested captured me from the moment I read your work demonstrating it - it was a much needed challenge to my normal form. Thank you for hosting the contest!
Date: 4/29/2018 12:44:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this dark minuanetta. An interesting read, enjoyed.
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Date: 7/13/2018 3:34:00 PM
Thank you very much Susan :)
Date: 4/29/2018 8:05:00 AM
Back with well deserved congrats, Tristan.
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Tristan Strudwick
Date: 7/13/2018 3:29:00 PM
Thank you for your Comments, I'm sorry to have responded so late, as I haven't really been in a poetic mood for a while. I deeply appreciate you reading my poems
Date: 2/16/2018 9:43:00 PM
Dark is beautiful. Wonderful write, Tristan.
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