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To a Warrior's Creed, Valiant Death, Fate Oft Decrees

To A Warrior's Creed, Valiant Death, Fate Oft Decrees

I follow the red line into hot, blazing Hell
with razor sharp long sword firm in my fighting hand
sending the devils down where their demon friends dwell
down, down deep, upon earth's surface I take my stand
I, raging fighter, with valiant blood in my veins
The Sun my only friend as its light clears my way
I leave behind me, nothing but huge bloody stains
I live as a warrior on a pittance of pay
A day's ration of bread and a bold flask of wine
few gold coins for every dark monster I slay
and the great favors of girlfriends, I daily dine
pride and Fate demands I die on some future day.

As life will be forfeit what care I of death's hand
no more than a bad-spit whisper the dying groan
To truth I am sworn, courageous is my dear stand
I am a valiant warrior, I dare fight alone.

My Lord, to an honorable death I so plead.
I lay here glad as away my life slowly bleeds.

Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet

Note- "The valiant brave die but one honorable death"

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Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/24/2023 9:19:00 AM

I leave behind me, nothing but huge bloody stains I live as a warrior on a pittance of pay A day's ration of bread and a bold flask of wine few gold coins for every dark monster I slay--so powerful a commentary on life my friend. Your plea in the end is wish for many. Wise words, Robert.

Robert Lindley
Date: 9/25/2023 5:31:00 AM

Thank you much, my good friend. Sometimes life has to be fought for. This dark world opposes all the good that may be anywhere within it. One must stand in defiance of its dark decrees. God bless you..