A Call to Arms!

A call shall sound to all
To the young and brave
From every house and hall
So that they can tempt fate

~*~

To arms brother, for this day
We have a home to defend
They say we have a kingdom to save
But you have a babe to tend

~*~

To my sister, I give my shield
While we may be away
I entrust it to you to wield
To defend from the wolf's bay

~*~

To my parents, I give my promise
To return home in the end
So no long night of solace
Shall be around your bend

~*~

To my son, I lend my hand
For when the bell ceases its toll
I shall guide you to be a man
And to see you grow old

~*~

To my enemy, I give my sword
Be you on our fields of your will
Or sent of leaders to join the horde
By my strength, you'll find only ill

~*~

Oh to the hills, I hear the bell
It is time for us to learn to harm
For in this hour, we send to hell
As we answer our Call to Arms!

Author's Note

Something spur-of-the-moment, since I couldn't wrap up Chapter 12 to end the weekend.

Reviews

[Nox]

It is absolutely breath taking and very heart breaking. To be called to protect in the bigger picture and yet not be there to protect them for the little obstacles like scrapped knees of your son or be able to rub your wife's back after her long day. You are a very good writer.

[MOON]

This is very good , a chapter in a nutshell.

[Tai Ryens]

Wow, this was amazing. You captured the thoughts of a soldier brilliantly, on all aspects that I could imagine. You gave messages to everyone, your family, enemy, friends, and a little bit to yourself. This was a wonderful write, you are a excellent, brilliant writer. Keep writing!

[Kim]

Goodness this is a heart tugger of a write, love the flow and rhyme scheme. THis is a wonderful write that is full of emotion, you are a poetic writer.

[Ruth]

Heart wrenching love, reached me, truly! Such wonderful use of wording here hon :) xoxo

[Seanne Tholltree]

really amazing..

[Bridget Murphy]

I love this piece, it's talks about honor openly, yet silently this is an amazing poem:)

[paparapapa]

You captured the 'feel' of being a warrior or a soldier well. I liked how you sent messages to the people closely involved, even the enemy! It was a great idea. Had a huge impact on me. Good job. Keep on writing. ;)