saints and sins

a village built of wood,rock and stone

the kings came to visit

they brought there horses, brought there gold

brought there torches,brought there bows

from all around peasants beged

forced to kneel on one knee

then beheaded to watch them bleed

woman cried as the children fleed

the saints sent a single man

the kings watched

as the man stood and screamed

take what you want and take what you need

we cant offer you much

take it all you a filthey old kings

"seize that scum that little maggot"

the orders shouted to kings war slaves 

"take that man"

"banish him to the caves"

as village people watched, whimpers filled the solid nite sky

to toture him with whips and chains

never heard a scream, moan or cry

"boy" the king called

"are you a god "

"no" the man replied

"are a man of power" the king asked

once again "no" the answer

"then who are thee to stand against thou and not expect death"

the king asked

the man" i am no god i am no man of power i am a man who doesnt fear death and sees all as one"

the man "and you sir king are you a god"?

the kings  "yes"

are you a man of power

the king "yes"

"so how  does it feel to see one not coward?"

you have your power and all the funds

a bolt of lighting shakes the walls

dont worry king your days are soon done

i bright light shines and lifts the man

raises of the rock, dirt & sand

chains have broke

shackles turn to dust

the man vanishes

the king turns into a staue of rust

 

 

Reviews

[Evelyn Storm]

I like how you used the elements of wood, rock, stone to describe the foundations of this village. Wood=applies to the human elemant or are human nature, Rock= signifies faith, Stone= signifies truth. That single man that stood up to the evil kings to me represents truth that can not be refuted and the bright light that shines is the power of his faith that broke the shackles of the peoples bondage. You are gifted writer because you took me along with you on a spiritual journey. Great read. Thanks for sharing.