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Song of the Samurai
I have come to the end of me; my time may finally have come
I am surrounded by enemies who clamor for me
They press in and call my name
My body is riddled with exhaustion
Weary
Dirty
Bleeding
Every day I fight this fight and opened my eyes to see another day
But today…
My armor is cracked and broken, what armor I have left
With a sigh I look out to those who would have me
Demons with gnashing teeth smile cruelly
Monstrous oni taunt with a guttural laugh
The dark caster that leads them calls to me
My last moments will carry my honor
My sons will speak of my name
Standing to my feat I turn to face them in defiance
My sword is aflame with righteousness that they could only hope brings swift death
Gripping my weapon, my partner, my lover, I charge forth unto my fate
They will know the wrath of a warrior unleashed
The touch of my blade
Should the evil that persists destroy me today
The song of the samurai will never give way
I am surrounded by enemies who clamor for me
They press in and call my name
My body is riddled with exhaustion
Weary
Dirty
Bleeding
Every day I fight this fight and opened my eyes to see another day
But today…
My armor is cracked and broken, what armor I have left
With a sigh I look out to those who would have me
Demons with gnashing teeth smile cruelly
Monstrous oni taunt with a guttural laugh
The dark caster that leads them calls to me
My last moments will carry my honor
My sons will speak of my name
Standing to my feat I turn to face them in defiance
My sword is aflame with righteousness that they could only hope brings swift death
Gripping my weapon, my partner, my lover, I charge forth unto my fate
They will know the wrath of a warrior unleashed
The touch of my blade
Should the evil that persists destroy me today
The song of the samurai will never give way
Published 31st Aug 2016
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Anonymous
31st Aug 2016 3:17pm
Such a profound write. Very descriptive. You captured the visual of your thoughts, emotions, feelings and struggles so very well.
All of which I understand, completely.
The first portion...is so potent. Words which linger and resonate.
Truly brilliant ink 💓
All of which I understand, completely.
The first portion...is so potent. Words which linger and resonate.
Truly brilliant ink 💓
31st Aug 2016 3:28pm
This one is truly a pure creation. I had a picture of the samurai surrounded by all sorts of ancient evil and then him charging to take it head on. With a flaming sword. Cause that's just cool.
The great thing is that people's own struggles allow them to put themselves in his place here. Hopefully they can tackle their own demons in the same way. Thanks for you words, they are valued.
The great thing is that people's own struggles allow them to put themselves in his place here. Hopefully they can tackle their own demons in the same way. Thanks for you words, they are valued.
