The Conquistador

Conquistador your stallion is unbridled longing for
the company of an angel's            touch to brow
I see your breast plate armor has lost its sheen
but in your face I see the sign of cuts real clean
Conquistador, did you find what you were looking for

Conquistador, a vulture sits upon your silver shield
and though I searched for you inside a maze
I found no door ,no inner room
you were ready far too soon
Conquistador, did you find what you were looking for

Conquistador, there is no time like now so
raise your rust scabbard and take a newborn stand
I know your jewel-encrusted blade cannot lay still  
always ready for the action always ready for the ****
Conquistador, did you find what you were looking for

Conquistador, I came to jeer at you, with no regrets
and as the gloom begins to fall I see there is no, only all
I know you came with sword held high
although you came to conquer, do you want to die?  
Conquistador, did you find what you were looking for
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Crandall Avatar
May 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Great songs by Procol Harum, and thoughtful riffs on them (Whiter Shade of Pale and Conquistador). Do you have one on Shine on Brightly? I heard them do that same melody live to an Italian set of words, "Il Tuo Diamante" on the Internet recently
Tor Avatar
December 5, 2024 at 5:28 PM
The tale of the Conquistador you have shared with us Vie. It doesn't sound like he's conquering anymore. Thanks for sharing.
Rose  Avatar
December 5, 2024 at 7:56 PM
I agree it sounds like he has won far too many battles and now ? thanks for commenting Michael
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