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An example of
the oldest open secret
Known to mankind
of protection...
Gathered, at the west end of town,
mustered by would be leaders
for muster and inspection
Huddled for a moment…
were sworn in…
Simultaneously, upon suggestion
“Let's ride”
Then galloped hard and fast
to the south
Sending clouds of dust
skyward...
As horseshoes smacked down
so intensely,
Its explosions rocked the earth
with dull thuds
Before the dust clears
Compresses earth
leaving tracks,
marking
Their passing moments…
it trails behind them
Gathering in clouds
shifting to the left,
of riders and horses,
riding hard,
gasping for breath
still, pressing on...
As the dust clouds fade away
Carried on the light wind
with time, dispersing
Riding with a vengeance…
in hot pursuit,
While protecting the interests
Of decent folks
trying to make
An honest living…
If successful,
better than most
With gratitude and prayer…
Reinforced,
by the most efficient
Of weapons obtainable
During a rough time of life,
in a hard place
Where doing the right thing
Is its own reward…
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