Poem Tag : war

His Masters High Demands

Published on Thu, 27^th Aug 2026 at 16:40

by William Troup

Unwillingly, to himself, addressed his masters high demands; within the saddle, he did retest a trail he had yet to command! Open wounds did flow his pride; a freshly scented curse! now warders hold those souls at bay, as crimson red divides. Unwillingly, on
... continue reading

Chess

Published on Tue, 25^th Aug 2026 at 01:00

by William Troup

And said I that my heart is cold, and said I that my voice is old, as earnest fires all but die; this path is bare in recreant proof. And said I that my soul is dead, and said I that my mind is dread, as hawthorns pierce the final beats; this garden is replete with
... continue reading

Horsemen

Published on Tue, 5^th Aug 2025 at 22:41

by William Troup

Sick, is death, and riven with plagues and preachers toil for life; but wait, famine is drunk on power, and fate. Fallacies prevail with weapons aloft, and heads await on remedies bled; but wait, the conquests are fairly seen, and death unveils his throne,
... continue reading