The Art of War
A craving to conquer, a hunger for war
Ships set sail, to foreign soil
Across dark seas onto treacherous shores
Archer’s drawback their bows,
Fiery arrows climb high,
Flying with fury, they darken the sky.
The awful odor of pure detest running through their veins
Projectiles sores then pour like horror’s heated rains
Golden Chariots carry both, man and beast,
Corpses fall
And vultures feast,
Upon their flesh, gnawing on their bones
What lays ahead it is unknown.
Night has fallen and they retreat,
no victory, and no defeat
Surrounding blazing camp fires they celebrate,
Drunken songs, mourn fallen mates
Reeking of sulfur, comes morning dew
They suit for battle, Combat ensues
Gallant and fearless, they stand with pride,
Shoulder to shoulder, side by side.
Mesmerized by the enchanted sounds
The squawking of crows,
their heart’s that pound
The sun beams down
Their armor of silver, reflecting light
Their faces are raw, no sign of fright
Bold bronze shields and, Sharpened spears
Salted sweat trickling down, they have no fear.
They draw their swords, they stand their ground.
It echoes
NOW! !!!
That dreaded sound.
Metal on metal,
Daggers ripping through skin,
All attack, the battle begins
Blades penetrate through tissue and bone
The horrific uttering of shrieks and moans
Mutilated bodies
All are pierced,
Rivers of blood.
All is spilt
The ghastly stench of carcasses, rest at their feet
The sounds of skeletons buckling underneath.
Soldiers collapsing all around,
Thunderous,
it shacks the land
Great warriors, dying noble men
“Forward!!!” They roar
Javelins take flight, and lances thrust
Onward they march, thirsting death
From dawn to dusk
Gaping wounds, detached limbs, and vengeful eyes
They push ahead; they hold the lines,
until all adversaries
have met their demise.
IN THE ART OF WAR
Chiquita Baity
Copyright © Chiquitachiamaka Baity | Year Posted 2011
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