the warrior

here comes the man wearing a victor’s crown


his face radiates brightness like the rising sun

heavily tested; loads over his shoulder

armed with nothing but faith that doesn’t falter.

here comes the man who hopes to endure

all kinds of battle so powerful to ignore

in the midst of struggles, his body weakened;

but his spirit fought strongly to the end.

there the man stands at the peak of the mountain

hands raised up, arms wide open

as the breeze cools the bruises on his face

his perseverance is rewarded with amazing grace.

thus the man became a warrior for the rest of his life

fighting battles with renewed character and might;

but what makes him truly strong and wise

is not the number of experience but a heart purified.