No.6 - Fallen Knight

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I smell the blood of my enemies

The smell of rotting bodies

Bloodied weapons all around

As I witness our banner hit the ground

Is the battle over?

Have I suffered defeat?

Will I lift up my saber?

And get up on my feet?

I am down on my knees

Wounds all over my body

The pain will not ease

Death is coming and I am not ready

I want to fulfill my duty

To serve the king and country

To obtain fame and glory

Instead, I am in here writhing in pain and agony

Is my saber not sharp enough?

Is my armor not tough?

Is my horse not fast?

Does my spear not thrust?

Was I lacking in training?

Was my tactics failing?

Looks like I am the last one standing

And I can't do anything.

Looks like they have found me

The glints of their sword are shining

I could already see

The angel of death coming

As a knight I fear nothing

But why is my body shaking

My teeth is also gritting

Is it because death is coming?

My life was full of war and fighting

I can't promise I don't regret anything

But I know for myself I protected something

My death didn't mean nothing

The sound of children's laughter

The beautiful lake and cities of the empire

The fun festival on summer

The one's I could not bear to see on fire

Death walks toward my face

"Any last words?" he said

Unsheathing the sword at his waist

Preparing to decapitate my head

I have nothing to say

What's the point of it anyway?

This is the beginning of my end

Cheers for my bitter end
























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