A Warrior’s Prayer

In remembrance of those who have given all. Rest in peace brothers and sisters.

If I die a violent death

Lord, let it be not in vain

Let the end justify the pain

And may those who remain

Behind know I lived a life of virtue

Of honor, of faith

That I was a warrior by choice

Paying heed to the voice

That lie buried deep within

For there is no sin so egregious

Than allow evil to besiege us

And wither our Heart and Soul

To live a life less worthy

Of the Path that makes one whole

But discover peace within the knowledge

Of right action and clear thought

While I tread that path fraught

With danger and despair

So no fear shall I endure

As I close my eyes ‘pon this world

And pray, I meet my Lord

To welcome me Home at last.

-Michael Muckin, August 2, 2011