Warrior's Speech of Courage: Chapter One

My enemies surround me,

On every side they circle me.

Yet in this danger, I show nothing

But the cold readiness to fight.

Some would call it gruesome,

Others call it loathsome,

But I do it for my honor,

And for you, my friends and people.
 

I battle, yes, for pride,

You can see my ugly side,

But I battle for a deeper cause:

You, my friends and rivals.

I'll show you what I'm worth,

Yes, prove what I am worth,

I'll show you all that I can be