The Greatest Warrior

How heavy the lid from his plastic can To be held by the fingers of a child A foam-covered sword held by his hand As he practiced his faces to look wild Runs like a warrior with bobbled stride To find an enemy worthy of his sword To defeat in battle one that won't hide Then stand to cheers to accept his award Hugs from his father who tells him well done He's carried to the kitchen for ice cream Mother says you're a warrior my son As his eyes light up with their brightest gleam Imaginations from a three-year-old Is the greatest gift the eyes will behold 7/7/20 contest Warrior