Past Paradise

Over lush green mounds Did stand many thriving towns They did spread over vast azure pools With help from shipbuilders' mighty tools And mighty were the first to land on those shores Valiant are they now in myth and lores Strong were those who weilded weapons in battle Stronger yet were those content with land and cattle Amongst the trees so dark and tall Were many bountiful victory feasts held in Fall Many were the men who took comfort in the splendor of wine And many more who took kindly to women most divine But less yet took wonder to the riches of gold These men were bestowed upon as kings mighty and bold Great kingdoms did they build to abide With many steers to raise and ride Above in the heavens have many lights shone As they still do though those times are gone