Measure of a Man

Steel on steel

Break the blade that called him to his rest

And cast it to the deep

Light the pyre

Name the one whose shield is on his chest

And leave him to his sleep

The measure of a man

Stands or falls with what he leaves behind

Gather on the sand

Let your voices carry to the sky

Rise in light

Let the gods look down on this and wonder

Raise the ring

Cast the broken circle to the waves

And give the sea her due

Push the prow

Let him lead the final charge again

Where all will follow soon

The measure of a man

Stands or falls with what he leaves behind

Gather on the sand

Let your voices carry to the sky

Rise in light

Let the gods look down on this and wonder.