People often traveled the Silk Road in these, just like the Saharan salts, or a group of camels, Gypsies, or another traveling group. Nowadays, we think of semis, all paired up in groups on the road, especially when country is on the radio.

Once I rode with rats and fleas, bringing kingdoms to their knees. Yet I am more than a fever’s spread, for a locust swarm bears my name instead.

Beer before liquor, you've never been sicker; liquor before beer, you're in the clear. This poison has been drinkable for many ages; it's legal most places, while weed is considered dirty. Prohibition once tried to disturb me; the U.S. government poisoned its people to try and deter me.

When walls said, keep out, I took offense. I answered back in the airborne sense.

Storybooks have dressed me well, as one who breaks a wicked spell. With polished boots and noble air, I’m often found with maidens fair. Though not the ruler of the land, a crown may one day grace my hand.