The Conqueror Poem by Kojo Owusu

My troops are not benignant
And their fierce swords are seldom sheathed
They are obedient to violent commands only
They don’t fear blood and death to them is a mere trifle
They are always ready to be deployed to dangerous terrain
Fiercely anxious to be at the forefront
Of battle with their swords and shields

I charged them to invade your unyielding territory
To loot and plunder your countless wealth
And to drag you to my imperious domain
But the deadly arrows from your charming eyes
Pieced my heart and my soldiers scatted.

I stared at you dumbfounded.
My Herculean courage deserted me.
I dropped down my sword and shield and surrendered.
My wild horse was tamed - dazed.
And when you smiled my heart became glad
And when you opened your bewitching lips and spoke
I knew that love conquers all.