to the purple palace

A river gleams
it shines under the sun
there's work to be done
though a tired body still
shaken legs
and weathered feet
and stiffened neck

yeah this warrior 

almost feels

defeat
but there will be peace

yes there will be release
at the bottom of the hill
beyond this arid lands' 

desolate chill
there is a real thrill
to seek
and it reaps
a beat

a beat
of a heart
at a near-perfect

peace
in a purple palace
with a mote so deep
surrounding like crystal
and a bridge that be
the key
walk along the bridge

into the purple palace free