Ode To the Knight
To be the knight in shining armor tis not some simple painless call.
We learn to put aside ourselves and rise, as surely as we may fall.
We don this plate that gives way to purpose so that we may defend.
To be a shield and selfless hope-spark, for those who need a friend.
These tasks are not without reward, your gratitude is our wealth.
Though battles may become collective wounds to our mental health.
These risks they are self chosen, damaged armor without repair.
Some label us "welcome mat"s as we make efforts they won't dare.
It doesn't matter how they see us, they miss this very simple point.
They never held the brazen soulfire with which we were anoint.
Know that we're not perfect, we make mistakes as any can.
But we serve a special purpose in the lives of our fellow man.
At times this armor grows too heavy, this is not some light boast.
Given the title "knight in shining armor" by those we help the most.
Today I set aside my armor, weary with pain, I feel my time is due.
And know that knights in shining armor, need knights in shining armor too.
Copyright © Jesse Zerlaut | Year Posted 2022
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