Men not gods

As my body is eroded by the waves of time

and I fight the battle against hordes innumerable

I rest a while, in memory of those sublime

having taken on all odds in battles memorable

I think of ten thousand against only twenty one Sikhs

as they fought to the last man in the battle of Saragarhi

of Agis abandoned, against a whole army, fighting on his knees

Dian Wei alone against enemy forces as a charging sea

The lone man in Tianamin square that faced off against a tank's powers

Benkei pierced by innumerable arrows, in death refused to fall

A lone Viking at Stamford bridge holding off all Saxons for hours

never for a truce did he call

When confronted with insurmountable odds

to face them resolute with out fear

One does not have to be one of the gods

just a man, like them, I am still here

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Fight for your cause, your battle, your ideals, no matter what, even if you are the last man standing....don't give up...remember those before you who stood up for their cause? Do not fear; you need not be a God, just a simple man with strong ideals....I really like this... very powerful in itself....
Warmly, B

[Soren]

Thanks Betty I appreciate the review and comments.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Soren
Warmly
B.