Curtain

Had I known what life held I would make ready, always on guard Afore my eyes made a flutter Swimming blindly in blood and water If I knew how the battle'd be won I would make ready my weapon of war Shield and armour gleaming in the light When not favoured I speed my flight If I knew where the line's hottest Ready and steady to the front Forward to the line fighting for freedom To survive, all foes must face If I knew what life would hold I would wait for it to unfold Layer after layer no running to and fro Taking each day like the gift it was