Hara-Kiri
valor that taunts, defies danger,
thumbs its nose even at death,
makes dying most honorable
for this wounded war creature;
life worth living and killing for,
mind so benumbed by violence,
inured by pain and suffering,
jaded stiff, deadened by death;
in the face of crushing defeat,
seething self-pity, quiet rage,
loathing thoughts of surrender,
the warrior plunges his dagger!
Copyright © Romeo Naces | Year Posted 2007
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