Over rivers,
Over flowing streams,
The mountain ever tall.

Cross borders
Through the iron gates,
Never to fall.

Scorching arrows,
Men with blade and shield.
You trespassed on their land.

Small creatures
Bid their masters wish.
Attacks at hand.

Blessing footholds,
Pull with all your might.
The mountain ever tall.

Reach higher,
Fingers clenching rock.
Never to fall.

Homely cavern
Leaving you to rest.
You trespassed on their land.

Swift allies
Rise to your defense.
Attacks at hand.

Jonathon Best 2009©
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