Shadows

Shadows crept into
The land of possibilities
It was a subtle struggle
Not a battle or war
Just an event hardly noticed

legend says
The king never fought
The shadows let him believe
It was a part of growing up

And when he realized
He was fat and lazy
Accustomed to the ways
of the many

Yet he awaits the day
Filled with hope and despair
Look at the dusty old throne
That once possessed the power

A power unrivaled
A universe unchallenged

He lives at the tavern now
ale and women plenty

Shadows played the melody
a dirty trick
Only the crown remains
On a filthy old stick