Brenda Chiri Poet Rhyme

Warriors Reflection

Blade and shield 
down
I kneel by the
 stream
Never ending 
battle
with beasts it 
seems

Gazing at my 
reflection
If not a warrior
 what instead
As the water ripples 
and I see
a gash from which
 I bled

This time the beast 
got me
older I'm not quite
 as fast
Now fighting each 
battle
knowing it might 
be my last

One beast slayed
 always
another to take 
its place
Body feels so 
broken
I wash blood from
 my face

Ever tightly I
 tend my 
wound and carefully 
wrap
Picking up my
 shield to 
my leg my blade
 i strap

Striding over 
to my
most trusted 
black steed
Aside from my 
weapons
this beauty is 
all i need

I swing onto his 
back 
as I see the sun 
is rising
I go galloping off 
to the
next battle 
on the horizone

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CayCay Godwin June 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM WOW to the writing and what to the why in the motivation for a theme that asks how and when such grew in you. Are ye from days of old, a soul lost in these days of strange, modern ways, more uncomfortable in suburbs than in battle? Open your head and let me look. Your pen speaks as a quill writes, not a BIC. I'm captivated. CayCay Brenda Chiri July 24, 2026 at 10:11 PM Yeah it was my warriors stage lol! Nah just an empowering moment in my life I guess you could say! Thank you!:)

Paul Callus May 28, 2019 at 3:17 PM The inner strength of a person is not easily diminished by aging, Brenda. You have fought your battles, and are still ready to face many others. Somehow I also think of Xena when I read these latest poems of yours. I hope you too will encounter a "Gabrielle" to accompany you in your life journey. ~ Hugs // paul Brenda Chiri May 28, 2019 at 4:39 PM Haha Paul john said the same thing! As I told John I was given the axe a warrior princess after an incident I was party to! It's a long story hahaha! Thank you Paul do very much!()

John Fleming May 28, 2019 at 3:32 AM I imagine you looking like a mix of Red Sonja (Brigitte Nielsen) and Xena (Warrior Princess)...nice thought, methinks. Love it! In great affection. :) john Brenda Chiri May 28, 2019 at 7:35 AM Thank you John Lmao! John I was once called Xena warrior princess lol it's funny you should say that! Hahaha! I stood in the middle of the street one night many moons ago calling out 6 females who wanted to jump me in the club! Haha that name sticks with me to this day! I shall tell you the remainder of the story when next you call!;)

Winged Warrior May 23, 2019 at 9:50 AM Like a Phoenix, you have risen from the ashes...and your strength of poetic verses is greater than ever my dear sissy missy...I was wondering where you were...My sweet soul sista...you have proven that you are a great warrior with a wingspan a mile long...welcome home again...((((Dragon Fire The Female Warrior))))...bro bro...{*J*} Brenda Chiri May 23, 2019 at 10:29 AM Lol bro bro so nice of you to visit me! Ah so you noticed I was gone? I figured no one would miss me at all! But luckily I have family here and yes I am home! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a warm welcome back!;)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 23, 2019 at 7:46 AM I envision a Friesian, the most gorgeous horse ever ;))) Love this Brenda! Wonderful rhythm, and rhyme! Warrior Hugs xomo Brenda Chiri May 23, 2019 at 8:46 AM Lol Mo thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my story of the female warrior!