Risum

XV. Risum

There stood a man advanced in years.

Peering out I know not where.

He spoke one word I have yet to comprehend.

Of such weight he bore I dare not tread.

Upon this utterance his journeys end.

To take up his charge my duty lie.

So I'm bound.

Risen I forge.

© veritatem voluntatem 2015?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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