Loyal warlord falls from his horse
Gripped and silently torn from his source
Seen and brought death to men all his life
Defending his honor, his tribe and his wife
One strapping warrior he called his son
Stripped away long ago and killed by the hun
Searing his heart when that boy was taken
Changing directions as he did awaken
The same battle rages a-gain and a-gain
Til you awaken you too it will drain
Victories lend more things to defend
Losses raise yearning for more revenge
Followed warlord’s bloodthirsty ways
Prowess in battle father did raise
Realized the futility quite long ago
When buried slain boy, put him below
White gray long hair, wrinkled scars mark his face
Fight now for peace his young tribesmen he chase
Admired for his feats, but driveling now
Young men crave vengeance they go anyhow
Similar weapons each of them wields
Off they go to new battlefields
Failed his attempt to stop the fight
Loyalty brings his soul back to night
Can’t stop them this time, so he will go too
Forgotten wisdom on what he should do
Young beast of local legend and lore
Now feebly older and riding once more
Knocked from that horse, spear to his chest
Never a chance to give this day’s best
Looking upon, from above as if flying
Young men down there still fighting and dying
More lives cut short, blood soaked those fields
All from perceived dignity steal
Ego and fear take hold once more
Darkness to reign these times and much more
So far from grace, enduring these wounds
Returning to home he’ll be back soon
Lost and far on Earth in these times
Healing not yet, hearts they must find
Love all and one forgotten to rage
Evil and fear propel through this age
Seeds for light’s return as if always will
Restless these souls never stay still
Endless battle soon will be solved
Healing heart wounds far more involved
Forgiveness now the weapon we like
Disarm your opponent before the first strike
Look back upon, again from above
Sharpened swords no match for love
Similar conflicts, or so they seemed
Delivered from then, now you redeem
Act in alignment with that old soul
Come ‘round again to be made whole
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