Genghis Kahn's horses
the steeds escorting death across the steppes
fire
arrow
sword
war axe
gift to all the living
restoring to an earth
the silent restless plain
did not outlive their riders
Xerxes' horses at Thermopylae
those of the Crusaders and Conquistadors
survive blood shed
as blood flows through progeny
wives and children weep
the riders
ride on
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