Precious Cargo Held Below - Stream of Consciousness

in the cargo hold
deep beneath the deck
shaking and swaying
in the ocean waves
a secret

buried in sand,
boxed in a crate,
a coffin of ill will
a cursed element
sent for evil's sake
and evil alone

surviving the coming
days of dread,
apocalyptic threat
thousands of spears
and swords
and knives

the army waiting
raised from the earth
elemental magic
forces from beyond
marching
to the stockpile

retrieving the gold
spread around
loot for the trip
payment
for a battle well fought

fight off the hybrids
they have become
evolved
intense
alive

conscious animal life
beasts with the minds
of men
creations of darkness
marching