Of loved ones and leaving
of light spirits that forward soar
of nighthounds and their deadly roar
of fifes and pipes soothing
An ugly thing, though ugliest never
bloody miles and marches forever
popping lights, o'er the main
sweat, tears laughter and pain
Watery rum and roasting hides
fire filled sundered sides
immortal never, yet forever being
of dear loved ones and leaving
Frozen nights and frozen steal
latent fear driving through
warming bosoms with bitter brew
drunken laughter and impoverished deal
No love lost, for god or king
all their love, for the colours that bring
pride and honour, fellowship flowing
for loved ones, and for leaving
Piteous scream, fearful shout
blazing rounds on the redoubt
galloping cuts havoc aboard
tight squares, entropic discord
Hearts filled with foolish hope
pain immune to its own fire
bridges broken upon straights dire
failing hands that upwards grope
Fear from above, strength from within
wavering mind, the only sin
child's weeping, lover's sighing
of loved ones and leaving
But forward ho, ever stronger
friendly miles, growing longer
brotherhood and friendship weaving
of loved ones and leaving
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