A Viking Crest Ablaze Poem by Kurt Philip Behm

Flying alone
over fury enthroned

Its colors reign free
and clear

The enemy stained
all freedom regained

Covered in blood
spent and dear

Stitched yellow and blue
its messages true

That Svealand does
not run

To hang steadfast
and slay the past

And carry our glory
sum

A crest ablaze
through fire and haze

Horses hooves high in
the air

Now honor bound
on sacred ground

Heralding death
—our cross to bear

(Villanova Pennsylvania: April,2015)