***** nation

By red_haze

an army marches west,
betrothed to a forgotten god.
mighty beneath his open hand,
and divine beneath his banner.

hand pressed to breast and throat,
pride-less tears devouring black eyes.
and stands, a fearless legion,
as hell rises to greet a golden dawn.

on perch, and crying for slaughter,
like birds of prey, enemy stirs.
and a red host stands strong,
hearts hard to the comming war.

man bows to the howling wind,
a tempest set to precede a massacre.
as purehearted soldiers weep
for a five star nation falling.

painted skin wrapped in blood's own cause,
mirrored beneath an unsheathed sword,
as down the empire, lies like babylon,
felled at the dragons black feet.

now, an army marches home,
victory beneath true god's love.
as man, as woman, as child; defeated...
all wrought such sorrow, now washed away.

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Copyright 2004 red_haze
Published on Sunday, February 1, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • stormtalk On Tuesday, February 10, 2004, stormtalk (727)By person wrote:

    You're a very talented writer... your use of alliteration and rhyme, among other things, are well beyond the comprehension of most of this site's writers. Ever consider publishing your work? I don't think you'd have much trouble.

  • red_haze On Friday, February 27, 2004, red_haze (52)By person wrote:

    my head grows larger with your compliments. even my ego blushes. thanks so much. :)

  • Six-Out On Wednesday, February 4, 2004, Six-Out (1423)By person wrote:

    Fantastic....must read more.

  • red_haze On Friday, February 27, 2004, red_haze (52)By person wrote:

    thank you so much.

  • frost bite On Monday, February 2, 2004, frost bite (43)By person wrote:

    wow that was really a fun write, I really enjoy your style and skill. I see alot of potential in this style and poem. great write

  • red_haze On Wednesday, February 4, 2004, red_haze (52)By person wrote:

    thank you. :)

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