Under The Barrow

Here lies a king of ancient past
Surrounded by his riches vast
The mighty fallen; a restless ghast
Embalmed within a shroud to last.

Atop his barrow a tree doth grow
A sapling planted to respect a foe
Now tall and strong, and bough wind blown
It's reaching feet, deep in the loam.

Its branches shelter many things
Of fur, of feather and insect wing
Mammals gather, birds that sing
A nature spirit, protects the king.

Disturb the peace; upset the dust
Peel back the layers of age-old must
Unearth the secrets; reveal the truth
Concealed beneath these gnarled old roots.

Enter then, at thine own peril
Thy greed will be thine own betrayal
Rouse these sleeping bones so frail
Wake the dead and part the veil.