Bridge of Fallen

From far cliffs one sees a promised land our leader calls for those courageous Making a human bridge shapes our stand deep river crossings, most dangerous Hundreds make this mortal bridge heroes lay in line to give their loss My body lies on this bloody bridge on backs of brave souls, upon to tread Little did I think when I started I'd fall down here soundly dead Seems it is my mission to be so I heard with passion the wise one said with bodies ours to pave this way so that the others may move ahead Yet, who truly knows what the future holds on our way full of fear and dread Still, most timid troops will stop and turn away as I trod onward instead The favored cross and make their claim raking in spoils, hearts will long remain Young lives spent in the fight for the cause deserve generation's praise and applause There's no greater gift one can do than give up life so others pass through Muse Contest written 7/3/2020