The Battle.

Denise Adaya Marcel

 

There is a battle,

if waged too long 

robs the soul

of its beingness,

robs the heart

of its joy.

 

The battle won is the one

walked away from 

when your part is done.

All warriors need rest

least they become the beast.

All heroes require respite

least they become the feast.

 

The war will be over 

when the warrior 

decides to come home.