A Warriors Vow

O My Jhansi, you are my Paradise, My whole-hearted goal to win the fierce fights, Every drop of blood I will sacrifice, Acquire the precious land, back to our life. When he left, promised to my beloved, I will strongly protect his cherished land, Will keep my promise, never deviate, The final words to my valiant husband. I glimpse a ruthless long fight on our way, The people with us, we are not alone, I will cherish their love, to God I pray, defeat for me is not an option. Prepared to win or die - to lay my life, For my people, come death, come any strife! Reference: Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi was an Indian queen of the Maratha princely state of Jhansi in North India. She was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and became a symbol of resistance. (Wikipedia) September 18, 2020 For A Warrior Sonnet Poetry Contest Sponsor: John Lawless Checked syllables by howmanysyllables.com (14 lines, 10 syllables in each - three Quatrains and one Couplet: following Shakesperean Sonnet Forma FIRST PLACE A Brian Strand Sonnet Poetry Contest SECOND PLACE For V - Old Or New Poetry Contest Theme: Valiant Sponsor: Constance La France For "Sonnet's Salutation" Poetry Contest Sponsor: William Kekaula