Familiar Trek
From home to war he went
Powerful changes came about
Love from his heart was rent
Traveling far courage in doubt
For honor and glory
None here to be found
Tragic and familiar story
Men sleeping in the ground
Ash and fire
Dust and bone
Endless war
A broken throne
Kingdom in ruins
Broken men and bloody fields
Chill of autumn blew in
Nothing left not even shield
Through victory and defeat
Innocence forged to wisdom
Going home to take his seat
Part played in wretched system
This is so heart rending, Christian. I just found your poem, and it poigniance lies in its truth, and the lonelinessn of the words.