A warrior's story, as told long ago,
He battles with honor, defeating his foe.
Sometimes it's for honor, but more there I see,
He fights for his loved ones, and needs to be free.

With teachers and practice, he learns all his skills,
With countless days working, and through countless drills.
His nature's to be, all the best he can be,
And yet there's the part that has doubts, just like me.

He too, will remember those times in the past,
Those times when he stumbled, and times he was last.
Undaunted by failure, he still gives his all,
He knows he could lose, and still knows he could fall.

Yet~ on into battle, with weapon in hand,
He knows he must vanquish; He must make a stand.
So fighting with courage, and help from above,
He does it for Honor, for Glory, and Love.

© James O'Brien
July 2002