Poem 22 - Mercenary

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I/
He was loved by kin and clan
He had a home, he had a plan
He lived in green, he lived in calm
He only wished to tend his farm

He was taken by force and fire
He was robbed of his life, he was robbed of his sire
He lived in ash, he lived in grief
He only prayed for some relief

He was sold by greed and fear
He was bound by a chain, he was bound by a tear
He lived in dark, he lived in cold
He only dreamed of being bold

He was found by luck and grace
He was freed by a key, he was freed by a face
He lived in hope, he lived in light
He only wanted to do what's right


II /
He was born of blood and fire
He had no name, he had no sire
He lived in rags, he lived in pain
He only dreamed of sun and rain


He was saved by grace and gold
He was given a name, he was given a role
He lived in silk, he lived in joy
He only wished to serve his lord

He was betrayed by lies and hate
He was accused of a crime, he was accused of fate
He lived in chains, he lived in fear
He only hoped for justice clear

He was freed by steel and skill
He was given a chance, he was given a will
He lived in war, he lived in strife
He only sought to earn his life


III /
He was tired of blood and dust
He had no peace, he had no trust
He lived in camps, he lived in tents
He only craved for home and rest

He was called by fate and chance
He was given a quest, he was given a glance
He lived in wonder, he lived in awe
He only followed the ancient law

He was tested by trials and foes
He was challenged by riddles, he was challenged by woes
He lived in danger, he lived in thrill
He only relied on his mind and skill

He was rewarded by truth and light
He was given a crown, he was given a right
He lived in glory, he lived in grace
He only smiled at his love's face


IV/

He was wise by age and time
He had a legacy, he had a rhyme
He lived in peace, he lived in love
He only thanked the stars above

He was mourned by land and folk
He was honored by a song, he was honored by a cloak
He lived in memory, he lived in fame
He only left behind his name

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