A watchful eye<\/p>\n
hopeful, lingering<\/p>\n
through the night<\/p>\n
on grayed hair<\/p>\n
falling, landing<\/p>\n
unexpected, invasive<\/p>\n
Heavy steps<\/p>\n
in creaking hallways<\/p>\n
Sagging skin<\/p>\n
draped from tired eyes<\/p>\n
The pale rider<\/p>\n
catches my gait,<\/p>\n
sees me lurking bitterly<\/p>\n
in the shadows<\/p>\n
He stops, observes<\/p>\n
then carries on<\/p>\n
This night is not<\/p>\n
for me<\/p>\n
and he has been<\/p>\n
patient<\/p>\n
in his claim<\/p>\n
of Lords and Kings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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