hero's legend

he wears no
cloak or emblem
to proclaim
nation, sect or clan

tis not for lack
of courage
he now turns
away from strife

it's inward that
he's wont to dwell
for what days
are left in life

he's answered
every call to arms
gone where angels
feared to tread

though every earthly
skirmish won
he shall never
win the war

the only prize
there is to gain
lies waiting deep
within his core

the hero's legend
must end here
the tales have
all been told

sword and shield
have served him
well and long
although the
bloody battle
rages on
his war is
finally done

the hero's quest
may now begin
the legend
having died
his journey
lies before him
to return from
whence he came