Off to War

Running, running, always running,

Off to war and never returning.

Stories of the untold glory,

Seem to bring our darkest days.

Legends tell of fearsome creatures,

Hides and teeth and wondrous treasures.

Children lost to thoughts of grandeur,

Warriors are lost to time.

Seasons pass and lands grow colder,

Human fervor starting to smoulder.

Flames of passion dying slowly,

Souls of heroes leaving home.

Running, running, always running,

Off to war and never returning.

Gone are days of myths and fables,

Lessons learned are carved in stone.

Running, running, always running,

Blood is gone, yet power is coursing.

Gifts that come from Ancient Magicks,

Powers from beyond this time.

Seasons pass and lands grow stronger,

Human spirit starting to conquer.

Flames of passion reigniting,

Souls of heroes coming... home.