HAVE YOU SEEN THE RIDER


He rides alone
Some can see him
In their dreams
More often he comes in nightmares

He rides a horse
Down a dirt road
As he has done for a hundred years
When the moon sheds no light

He will take your soul
If you are not mindful
Is he evil
That depends on your heart

The horse he rides in the night
Knows all your secrets
And what are your intentions
The sword he carries

The sword of light
Will take your head
If you duck to avoid his blade
All the worse for you

Is it a curse to see him
No only those who do not know truth
This night they will parish
Beware liars and thieves

He sits tall with hair blowing
In a breeze not felt by mortals
He has a name
But do not dare speak it

Yes he has come for you
Are you ready
Look out the window
And stay inside

His eyes of red will find you
Try to hide
He will know
It is not the hand of God coming for you

He is your inner self
Come to judge
To take retribution
So be at peace and welcome this night


Michael V Hechtman