11/18/23
For quite a while, the enemy lay hid
The soldier felt that such a foe was rid
For good; but then: attack! So close ensnared
This time, though, the soldier was prepared
Weapons used before but closer kept
The soldier wielded while he swiftly stepped
Help then came to see the enemy off
And turned him into something worthy of scoff
Battles lost before the soldier knew
Alas! So many then the enemy slew
But learning, watching, wielding help of friends
With victory this soldier’s story ends
Pilgrim Poet 