Discovery

I remember hearing things

when I was little

that didn't make sense

to my little ears

but now

make too much sense

and I wish that I was little again.

Warrior

Fierce,
Unconquerable,
Are the eyes of youth.

A thousand rejections
only spring desire
A million disappointments
only breed flame

Left bleeding on a battlefield
give me a child warrior
over a legion of mercenary

For the soldier fights with grit and pride
but the child fights with hope.