In the land where sun and moonlight blend, There lived a warrior, a truest friend, Not always a victor in the earthly fight, Yet bound by honour, a beacon of light. "May I become, in times of strife, A stalwart protector, an aide in life. A guide for those who've lost their sight, A ship to sail through darkest night. A bridge for those who rivers meet, A sanctuary for wanderers' weary feet. A lamp to shine where shadows grow, A refuge where the cold winds blow." Through strength, he vowed, and humility's charm, He'd shield the world from any harm. In the heart of the warrior, truth unfurls, His love and honour, rarest pearls. "May I serve those who need me most, A humble servant, no room for boast. For in their need, my purpose lies, In every dawn, a promise lies." Through battles fought and victories gained, The warrior's spirit remained unstained. In strength and humility, he found his way, A beacon of hope, come what may. The love he nurtured, the honor he wore, Borne of compassion, forevermore. His was a song of endless might, A ballad sung from morning till night. In solitude he walked, as stars took flight, His only company, the silent night. A single figure against the moon's pale glow, Carrying the weight of the world's sorrow. His heart was a fortress, strong and tall, Yet within its walls, a lonely call. The life of a warrior, though noble and grand, Was a lonely path few could understand. He bore the burden of a thousand pleas, A solitary sentinel amidst the trees. In the echoes of his solitude, He found his purpose, his fortitude. Yet in his heart, a silent prayer, For a companion, someone to share. The lonely road that he must tread, The dreams that danced within his head. But a warrior’s path is a lonesome song, A ballad that to the wind belongs. In strength and humility, love and might, He continues on, a lonely knight. His story whispers in the rustling leaves, A tale of a warrior, in the heart it grieves. Yet within the sadness, a flame so bright, The lonely warrior, a beacon in the night.
© 2023 Jeffrey Weese