The Brigade

Upon a great white steed he rode The hope of all he served be known This valiant soldier's war be told To fight this day his bravery shown Into the strife of chaos sown They rode with vengeance high and wide Infantry entrenched with blood and bone Taking life from death's cold bride For he ordered valour be by his side Slashing sabers slaying bold They flayed and tanned sinew and hide That blocked the sun, darkness tombs enfold As death and sacrifice did hide These men's lives whose pride abides Their lives given to halt the tide Their courage stands never defied Into history they marched strong Their legend still makes hearts shudder Into the depths of soul and song Their fate of death sad souls recover They are the legend of heroes who died So ignorant of why they gave their lives To be remembered as the useless glory's tide To honor the strength of their captain's pride Written January 11, 2020 Strict rhyme and meter challenge Poetry Contest Judged on January 28, 2020 Rewritten February 27, 2021