Crimson Warrior

They say war and battle is glorious. What do u think? This is my view.

Beaten,bloody, battered and still

    In a crimson pool he lies, his strength is spent

O' look yonder lies his scarlet blade 

    Adorned with the gore of his many a kill 

O' how many like him have come and went 

    Who with blood honour the allegiance they've made 

In the end nothing comes of their might and skill 

     For in death's face they too must relent 

Its true songs and hymns of their glory are played 

     But they are too far gone to feel its thrill 

In his last moments honour and glory have no sway 

      As he lies still and life slowly slips away......

Reviews

[Adam Lebzo -RonninWarri..]

Nothing is glorious about war... I know what I am talking about!
Nice piece!

[vspjaguar]

This is a brilliant poem! I loved the way you presented the poem, it was classic.

And like you, I'm on the soldier's side too! :)

[The Dreamer]

the meaninglessness and emptiness of a life full of bloodshed and war..... the last 2 lines are very gripping! i like the title too"Crimson Warrior" - its got a ring to it and its kind of ironic too.