Breath of the Passing Warrior

[SirFleshwound]

The Breath of the Passing Warrior

Flesh sinew glass hot steel and bone, Life’s blood swallowed by dust and sand.
A misguided faith that must atone, ancient vengeance is at hand.
Deep within the deserts timeless mystery, where countless wars consumed myriad souls.
Each grain betrays mankind’s bitter history, as the dark reaper calls out the bloody roll.
The ghost of warriors old and new, whisper warnings on warm mistrals breath.
Many brave young knights have fought for you, our freedom spelled out their death.
I raise my sword in a steel salute, to all ye who did the ferryman pay.
Your sacrifice…eternal tribute, Old soldiers ne’er die, they only fade away.

[everhopeful]

A poignant tribute which doesn't glorify the horror of war, only those who give their last breath because of it. Interesting presentation and structure too, it's effectively a cross rhyming poem, but the long lines make that rhyming feel like an internal rhyme rather than just an end rhymed one.
Congratulations on the spotlight.

[karrie]

This captivated me! Such a wonderful write.

[Sasha]

Excellent writing! And just beautifully and effectively written, especially with a sensitive theme that includes sacrifices and death. Yet, that ending line is just stunning as this piece is!

Congratulation on the deserved Spotlight!

Sash

[JingleBelle]

This is excellent. I could not possibly imagine a soldiers plight, but you have described it to me well.

[gooseberry]

This is a masterful piece and totally deserving of the spotlight.Bravery,sacrifice and tragedy,it is all here in brilliantly woven words!!