Trojan Pony

Trojan Pony… You are the gift, the smile with hidden bite. Trojan Pony… You are the gift, the shadow in the light. They hailed your shape, they bowed your name. You stood there carved, all grace, no shame— a wooden grin, a quiet game. Trojan Pony… You are the gift, the smile with hidden bite. Trojan Pony… You are the gift, the shadow in the light. You didn’t rush, you took your time. They poured the wine, they sang your rhyme— and never saw the creeping line. A whisper spreads from gate to gate, the laughter starts to suffocate. You tilt your head, the joke too late— the town now loves its fate. Trojan Pony… Trojan Pony… Who will guard the fools tonight? “Ὁ γέλως σφάττει, ὁ ἵππος κρατεῖ.” They danced and cheered, their hearts set free— not knowing yet what you’d decree. The silence after—sweet decree. Trojan Pony… You are the gift, the smile with hidden bite. Trojan Pony… You are the gift, the shadow in the light. The King applauds, his crown askew, his guards asleep, his trust renewed. You bow politely—then withdrew. At dawn they found the streets were bare, no song, no sound, just empty air. And hoofprints led… nowhere. Trojan Pony… You are the gift, the smile with hidden bite. Trojan Pony… You are the gift, the shadow in the light. (Trojan Pony… Trojan Pony…) The smile with hidden bite… The shadow in the light… “Νύξ… Νύξ… γέλως… Νύξ…” Trojan Pony… The gift… The night…