The Warrior Retreats
The battlefield is empty;
Mist has covered;
The top of the mountain;
The enemy is not visible;
And the warriors eyes sting;
He can no longer see;
Who is his enemy?
Who is his friend?
He can no longer tell;
Even though his friends;
Patiently held him up;
Through many a battle;
He rejects them all;
And he stumbles away;
Cursing into the night;
The first light of morning;
Reveals only his dropped sword;
His shield is beyond repair;
Comrades stare in bewilderment;
He has left them standing;
On the hillside alone;
To fend for themselves;
Weary of the fight;
Their weaponry rendered useless;
Friends and foes meet;
They agree to disagree;
Everyone goes home
Mist has covered;
The top of the mountain;
The enemy is not visible;
And the warriors eyes sting;
He can no longer see;
Who is his enemy?
Who is his friend?
He can no longer tell;
Even though his friends;
Patiently held him up;
Through many a battle;
He rejects them all;
And he stumbles away;
Cursing into the night;
The first light of morning;
Reveals only his dropped sword;
His shield is beyond repair;
Comrades stare in bewilderment;
He has left them standing;
On the hillside alone;
To fend for themselves;
Weary of the fight;
Their weaponry rendered useless;
Friends and foes meet;
They agree to disagree;
Everyone goes home
Published by Lisa R. Strong
I was born and raised in Binghamton NY. I have been writing short stories since I was eight years old, and poetry since I was a teenager. I also write prayers, meditations, and opinion articles. My dre... View profile
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8 Comments
Post a CommentPowerful and power packed! Wow!
This is indeed powerful. I can really feel the heartbreak in your words.
All of the other issues aside, you are right, this is a suberb piece as far as prose goes. Excellent!
Ok, that's it, Lisa Renee needs to be the next Secretary of State! Move over Condi Rice!
damn Good Job Miss Lisa. ken
Excellent poem and it reminds me of the civil war. Would that our warrior could just agree to disagree and go home.
An awesome poem!!!!! Straight from the Heart....... ~ Peace ~
Excellent poem!!! Very powerful