In the Night Kastle

In the Night Kastle
Originally uploaded by []Aaroneous Monk[]

In the Slanted Lands
where only shadows grow
lies the Night Kastle

Asleep in the parapet
lies little Kramer Krow
high in his perch
between sheets of ice and snow

In the Slanted Lands
where only shadows grow

The cry of the grubble-snout
resounding long and low
awakens the sleeping Kramer
from his dreaming undertow

In the Slanted Lands
where only shadows grow

He rubs his tired eyes
and wiggles his talon-toes
sprouting from his back
two slender black wings grow

In the Slanted Lands
where only shadows grow

Tottering on his tower
a breeze begins to blow
he tumbles into the air
to go where he does not know

In the Slanted Lands
where only shadows grow

Falling feels like flying
Sleeping seems like dying
It sometimes leaves you crying

In the Slanted Lands
where only shadows grow