The swordsman

by Red Tears Of The Soul   Sep 15, 2005


A lone man breaths heavily
readying himself for war
hearing deaths outside the gates
as he sits upon on the floor

his battle hardened armor
glimmers on his chest
with a beautiful incantation
embedded in the crest

he fastens his breastplate
as he fingers its magnificent design
he focuses his body
focuses his mind

fastening his pant legs
tightly knotting both his shoes
placing armor around his waist
preparing for what he's destined to do

he nods his head in prayer
with his double edged sword by his side
a fearless, battle-hardened slayer
waiting for his time to die

he adjusts his long black cape
his sheathed sword in hand
his cold black eyes
could terrify any man

his built 6 foot frame
thin but very strong
his light but firm armor
could never do him wrong

He brushes his short black hair
away from his young face
19 years of fighting
and killing is his grace

feelings of nostalgia
returned him to a distant plane
where he destroyed many people
how beautifully they were slain

all they fall to his feet
some begging for their lives
"where's your sense of honor!" he said
"take your fate and die"

refocusing his mind to battle
looking at war as far as he can see
his eyes grow cold and evil
as he laughs sinisterly

his double edge sword in hand
finally out of its shell
this battle hardened swordsman
rushes off to fight in hell.

please vote and comment.

if you guys ever seen or played fire emblem, the character Marth inspired me to do this poem.

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  • 17 years ago

    by Romancing the Darker Side

    I love the character, and the way you describe and utilize him. A very nice piece.

  • 18 years ago

    by Jamie

    Wow you really know alot about the topic, which you definatly showcased quite well

    i had very few troubles while reading through i thought tiny words were needed here and there and they are as follows...merely suggestion thats all...

    *fastening his pant legs
    tightly knotting both shoes*

    i think it would sound better as *tightly knotting both his shoes*

    *hearing deaths outside the gates
    as he sits on the floor*

    i personally think saying as he sits upon the floor gives it more elegance even though its a very small change it adds the syllable i think the line lacks and i think it flows better but hey just my opinion

    thats all....the second and third stanzas were my favorites absolutly amazing, your vocab is strong and your rhyming ability is brilliant...keep it up...

  • 18 years ago

    by undying blusher

    Well created imagery and description...I can imagine the whole thing...

    Thank you for the comment :)

    How have you been?

    xxx

  • 18 years ago

    by Red CSIII

    YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHH! Go Marth! If you are a gamer and if you like samauari style action, i really reccomend the onimusha series!
    Oh yeah your poem was amazing too!
    5/5!

  • 18 years ago

    by ANGELA

    Hey i like ur poem its pretty good..

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