Warrior

The pounding,
the grinding,
the machines
moving
forward
darkness and cold,
heat and light,
bad weather,
good weather,
it all is alike,
shadows are enemies,
friends are gone,
the smell of blood,
cloying and dusty,
wounds, death, sorrow,
replace all that is good,
what is left is one man,
one warrior,
to stand and fight,
one warrior,
to hold the flag,
to bring peace and justice,
to lead the way,
to freedom,
and freedom is led by one,
Warrior.