A Life Longer

Oh warrior, this foe no army can beat
No enchantment can spirit away or defeat
From every novel to suicide note
From here to the moon to lands further remote
The stories are many of whom tackled fear
The writers all lonely, their accounts unclear
Of an eternal victor, blade ignoring armour
Harm running deeper and escape made steeper
In every direction, 'til we freeze at our station
Fall to our knees and implore for oblivion
The end feels near, but have heart, dear
For before that end there’s hope yet for us here
Charge with foolish courage of a Light Brigade
Through hill upon valley of tormented shade
Rise like the dead when doomsday’s upon us
To battle-cries, unanimous
So go, hold on tight
Through every inch of the fight
As you cruise through the depths
Of the blackest of nights
Born from angst eating up
Every comforting light
Losing its focus
As it tuples its might
Until reason and love
Are shadowed in fright
And the tender remainder
Of sweet and delight
Is stowed below decks
And hidden from sight
What purpose does this suffering serve?
The cynic might chuckle and observe:
None! But i’ve the nerve to say:
I don’t know but i’ll take it anyway
And, let’s carry it together today
Shoulder to shoulder we’ll make our way
Draw a line in the sand that shall not be passed
Draw a sword made of light and dig in to hold fast
Do what you must, and when dusk falls on the dust
We shall be back together, a day older, a scar stronger
A friendship made deeper, and two lives made longer