It s More Than Battle

A cycle of poems «I Trust Tempered Steel»

The drums are pounding, a rhythm in my chest
Another face stares, putting me to the test
The crowd is roaring, a wave of energy
But deep inside, a different fight I see

It's more than battle, more than blood and sweat
More than glory, a feeling I can't forget
It's about the journey, the lessons learned along the way
It's about the strength you find to fight another day

Each scar a story, etched upon my skin
A reminder of where I've been, and where I want to begin
The weight of expectation, a heavy, heavy load
But I carry it with purpose, down this winding road

It's more than battle, more than blood and sweat
More than glory, a feeling I can't forget
It's about the journey, the lessons learned along the way
It's about the strength you find to fight another day

They see the fire, the anger in my eyes
But beneath the surface, a deeper feeling lies
A yearning for connection, a need to understand
The human spirit, reaching out a helping hand

The fight is fierce, the opponent strong and bold
But I fight for something greater, a story to be told
For all the broken hearts, the dreams that fell apart
For every struggling soul, playing their own vital part

It's more than battle, more than blood and sweat
More than glory, a feeling I can't forget
It's about the journey, the lessons learned along the way
It's about the strength you find to fight another day

So when the dust settles, and the roar begins to fade
Remember what you're fighting for, the choices that you've made
It's more than battle, it's a life, a legacy
A testament to the spirit, wild and forever free.