Death of a Warrior

Death of a warrior

Your boat is sailing now
The glow of the candles brings light to your journey
as you slowly glide towards new horizons
Slain in battle, brave warrior
Too soon, too cruel

We stand on the shore and cry in pain and anger
We curse at the Gods, he was one of us!
No armour can shield us from this
No weapons to fight it
Apart from one... love

Know now, brave warrior that you are not forgotten
Every tree knows your name and whispers in the wind
He was one of us cries the rain
and reflects your face a million times
As do our hearts

On the other side the warriors that went before await
Come now brother, take your place amongst us
Rest and eat and join in the festivities
You earned your place with honor
and dignity

And while still grieving we too must face another fight
The battle continues each time the sun rises
We know that in our darkest hours you will stand right beside us
Love conquers all and you will always be
one of us