We started out from Banda beach with a score of twenty two
By the time we reached the Spa of Karn only five had seen it through
There was Bill and Bob and Jack and Ted and Tom to name but five
Who made the trek across the land where death and hunger thrived
Ned was first to meet his fate on a fall from Lekkie Ridge
His footing marred by age old rock that served us as a bridge
We reached the crest by night in cold – our bodies reeked with pain
Our food supplies had long been gone – our water drunk and drained
Twas said the tracks upon the hills – where danger roamed on quest
Was where the devil made his home and he would be our guest
We feared him not for we were strong – our days began in prayer
We would not let the devil win – if we should meet him there
Twas bout the time in the wee small hours, just after we awoke
We heard the sound that chilled us through – our peace so rudely broke
Up we jumped to catch the sight of the figure lurking near
The deep red eyes that stared us down - caused us to run in fear
We ran we did – we did not look back – we raced to get away
And the breath of the demon followed close – again we sought to pray
And as we did - we heard the sound - that filtered through the air
The trumpets of the guiding lights - were sounding loud out there
We turned to see the demon stop – we heard his evil roar
We saw him split with fire and flame – we turned and fled before
Then the angels came to be our shield – against the dark of night
They spread their wings across our path – they covered us with light
The devils roar was heard afar across the rolling hills
We did not stop to look at all – our bodies filled with chills
We felt the blow across our souls – his breath across our backs
We heard his chilling laugh some more – he dogged our every tracks
But the angels would not let him pass – they checked his every move
They took the rear and covered us – we knew they couldn’t lose
We ran without a moments rest until we reached the fall
That led us to the Spa of Karn – we did not stop at all
Twas there we saw the demon fall – the angels took him down
They sent him back to hell that night we heard the trumpets sound
At the Spa of Karn they came in droves to welcome us that night
But we did not speak of the test – nor of the demons flight
Not many men had run the run across that place so damned
And those that did and lived to tell would not forget the land
For though we though that we were strong – and Lucifer no test
We learnt our lesson well that night – that he had been our guest
20.12.2003
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Oh My
Yup, Again, an excellent show of a Master at work (show off
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Thank you.
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Excellent write. Great flow and a pleasure to read.
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Thank you for reading and i am glad you enjoyed this one.
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Wow... I'm stunned. What an honour it is to read your work!
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Thank you so much for reading.
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Excellent no need to say more
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Thanks, mate. I appreciate your reading very much.
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Just brilliant! I have to agree. I was riveted tyo every word and what a feast it was Are you published yet?
Gaylene
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Thank you. No. Wouldn't know where to start getting published. I enjoy having reads here and reading others.
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Brilliant piece of writing. I can say no more than that. You took my breath away.
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Thanks, Bob. I am so glad this one caught your eye. Still got many oldies to go...I mean poems! lol!!!!!!!!
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