The Will of a Warrior



WILL OF A WARRIOR

Young Warrior, be bold but balanced
And take time for what it’s worth
As if a Moment is 10,000 years;
10,000 years is Birth
With each new Step, remain Alert
In Body, Soul and Mind
Stay finely Tuned
These Instruments won’t let you fall behind.
Just Seek and you will Find
Direct your Mind to what Awaits,
Think through when taking chances
Be the Master of your Fate.
Know, Hastiness will break you
Practice Posture, Poise and Patience
And Learn from your Mistakes
But, better yet, Learn from the Ancients
Beware of Friends and Fakeness
Don’t be Swayed by empty Smiles
True Kindness is a strength
But there is Death where there’s Denial.
Embrace the countless Miles
Good things come to those who Pace,
So Face the Wind; Be Endless
Sure and Steady Wins the Race.
Be Pure, be Calm, be Graceful, Warrior
Then be the Storm.
Be Finished first, before it Starts
Be Small before you Swarm.
Be Formless in the Deeds you do
This Way you cannot fail,
Don’t follow after others’ Truths
You’ll only Chase your Tail.
Betrayal is a Fact of Life
Attend accordingly
To each Loose End
A careless friend will Seal your Fate then Flee
Be Vigilant
Make Wisdom, Truth and Character your Sword
Conceal Thy Thirsty Blade
And Pray for Peace Prepared for War!

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I wrote this poem for my kids, looking back on my own life and ahead for theirs...

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Written on February 13, 2023

Submitted by philgood509 on February 13, 2023

Modified on March 14, 2023

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Words 248
Stanzas 2
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