The Prince

Mighty heroes have fought while they were still alive, but his tale's like a ghost. He fought after he died. Doubtful soldiers were losing the courage to fight for the enemies were pouring like the sands and the dusts. So in order to enliven the crippled souls of his men, on his deathbed he craved that his corpse make the lead. So his men fixed his body on the back of a horse with the flag of victory raising high on the porch. On the back of a horse he sat straight like a pole. He was leading the force to seize victory in whole. Countless enemies feared seeing him make the charge, for their leaders believed that he was still alive. Victory was achieved and his body had sailed, to the unknown, he went, but his greatness has reigned. Yes, he was the prince who had fought as a corpse. He led his men to crest on the back of a horse. January 6, 2023 Brian Strand Contest No 1170 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Brian Strand