Rest Ever

She was the white horse of the Himalayas Purity Smolder of flameless skies Then, chains of conquest - A half-century of human Inhibition The Neophyte's arrogance of consumption Would Flounder to stain and slay the wind Her Dolorous pinnacle lies, littered with Debris dense Lecherous ego Immaculate essence siphoned In the name of Vainglorious Bombast For sanctity, for healing, for reverence Let Everest rest, in Providence. 5/31/19 For Eight Word Free Verse Challenge contest Sponsor: John Hamilton Required Words: Smolder, Inhibition, Neophyte, Flounder, Dolorous, Lecherous, Bombast, Providence.