Warrior’s Prayer
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Oh, mercy lay your hands on me
A wretched soul not yet set free
Proud soldier with unbent knee
A good death is all I beg of thee
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In harm’s way may I stand strong
The hero in an unsung song
Good fight fought for far too long
Cover all my earthly wrong
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Please give to me what I am due
Honored like the Spartan few
Goodness breathe in me anew
The flawed man ne’er given view
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Let proudly given my life pass by
To stop another’s harkened cry
To shield them from death ever nigh
For this life to sacrifice have I
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Spare me the fate of languished dead
A glorious death now all but fled
Any hope of honor with my life shed
Not given those who pass in bed
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Let me leave while giving all
Unafraid and standing tall
By the sword grant thee I fall
Some hope to make my life less small
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A flaccid dying, naught else is worse
If that be me, then fate I curse
I fought good fight yet won no purse
Justice denied and glory dispersed
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Oh, mercy lay your hands on me
A sacrifice can span eternity
Securing all that is best in me
A good death is all I beg of thee
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
powerful words – a true warrior
Thanks Beth!
These words fill me simultaneously with sadness and pride. You are that warrior, which makes me sad, but you are so much more than that (which you are beginning to discover) and that makes me proud. I will always be proud of your service for our country, and I am also so very proud of the man who stands in front of that warrior and shows service to all humanity.
Thanks sis! I appreciate your support, patience, and above all, your love!
thoughtful words, Brad. I always thought the best way to die was to do so peacefully while sleeping. But I can understand that warrior mindset. Especially since I am currently reading Gates of Fire, which is about the battle of Thermopylae. The Spartans seemed to embody the warrior mindset…
The Spartan warriors certainly understood the concept of a “good” death. Always appreciate your support!
if you have not read the book, I would highly recommend it…
poerful and upholding words shared
Thank you!
powerful
Beautiful Brad, so well rhymed and so well said, the precise word beautifully said…
Thank you fellow warrior!
Always a pleasure my brother!
You are able to often draw a tear from my brown eyes. You are a gallant soldier to me every day Brad. A gentleman who braved battle for his Country and survived. You are a special soul, a man with a poet’s heart that lead the great fight. Now I pray you know the differences you made for so many. Sending tears coated in blue to show my love and appreciation. ❤️💧💧 Jonikins
Too kind. Thank you Jonikins!
You are so welcome. ❤️🤗😘🌸 have a nice evening Brad. Love Jonikins