And so it begins, the final ascent,
\nThe last couple days to go and repent
\nTo gods perched atop the acropolis high
\nWho hold secrets close, though you may pry.<\/p>\n
They burn you with sun and flog you with heat,
\nThose apocryphal gods who think they\u2019re so neat.
\nAnd the only respite from their terror uncalled
\nIs to take to the pick and give it your all.<\/p>\n
Drip sweat from your nose, grind sand in your teeth,
\nLaugh till you cry, then perhaps they\u2019ll be pleased.
\nDig down to the deep, deepest layer you can,
\nUncover clues with a trowel in hand.<\/p>\n
And if you find nigh, not a stone to your name,
\nWorry not gentle sir, there is no one to blame.
\nSome mysteries stay just the way that they are,
\nMeant for no man, lost to the stars.<\/p>\n
But if you should find a hint or a tease
\nOf worlds long gone by, caught on the breeze,
\nThen you have been blessed, invited, nay honored
\nBy the gods of the hill whom I have oft pondered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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