Promised Land
Steven Fuentes
Far away from the human eye
Lies a legendary haven of verdant tranquil
Everywhere, enticing shine
Luring many to its vivid ambiance
Yet surrounded by a world of destruction Where ardent fire leaves nothing behind
But a remnant of indomitable courage
Reflected in a warrior’s crimson armor
Khan and his formidable legion 12 strong Devised a mission to conquer the sacred land
Setting sight all their hopes
A salute fortifying their foremost desire
Traversing past harsh storms
Until a beam of light struck through the darkest clouds
Leaving behind a muted sepia land
Uncovering the fabled land’s true colors
Upon settling, everything went as intended
The sky recedes its warm glamor
Revealing a cool facade
Then one night, a tiny star fell from the sky
Its brilliance attracted the eager Khan As he ran in avid pursuit
Fast, yet just fallen short, he gets exhausted
Only to find out another revelation
An obelisk scarred by sacrilege
Turned everything upside down
Condemning every other thing Into an undead husk of itself
Internally devastated, Khan retreats
His mission fell from grace
Abandoning even his most trusted legion
Now soulless remnants of a former glory