The Knight’s Letter
Posted on 24. Aug, 2006 by Barry Hurd in Coffee - Volume Two, Defiant, Honor
As a sign of my faith
My lord, I send this letter to you
For me my liege there is no resurrection
There is only my word, to share this view
Of a battlefield that defines my devotion
This was the story of one life, my own
A savior, a warrior sworn to your crown
To uphold a code of chivalry and so much more
Yet I must confess lord, tomorrow I will die
My spirit, my body, and my life will have been yours
My word will be beset with great challenge
Yet I have given it freely to you so many years ago
I will not fail to give my people hope
And in death I will stand behind your crown for all eternity
I will become the hero you asked me to be
In my breathing
There will be desperation
As my hand falls to the ground
Trying to lift my body
Pushing against blood soaked soil
My will may come to breaking
Following the footsteps of my body
It will fail to keep me in motion
Feverishly trying to maintain my life
And losing a war that was already over
I will fight against all those who oppose you
Our soldier’s bravery will hold you’re banner high
The last words we scream will instill awe in our family
My final breath of air will be in defiance to your enemy
And my body will come to rest under your flag
My lord, I beg of you to take my life and remember it
To raise a cup of your finest ale and salute my sacrifice
I will be long gone by the time you read this
Yet my kin, my blood, will have found safety in our homeland
My liege, it was an honor to be your knight