Lady In Black

She came to me one morning,

her long hair flowing in the mid-winter wind.

I know not how she found me,

and destruction lay around me

from a fight I could not win.

Ahahaaahaahah, ahahaaahahaha !

She asked me name my foe then.

to fight and kill their brothers

And I begged her give me horses

so eager was my passion

to devour this waste of life.

Ahahaaahaahah, ahahaaahahaha !

But she would not think of battle

so easy to begin and yet impossible to end.

For she the mother of all men

I feared to walk alone again

and asked if she would stay.

Ahahaaahaahah, ahahaaahahaha !

“Oh lady lend your hand,” I cried,

“Have faith and trust in me,”

There is no strength in numbers.

But when you need me

be assured I won’t be far away.

Ahahaaahaahah, ahahaaahahaha !

Thus having spoke she turned away

I stood and watched until

My labor is no easier,

I find new heart each time

I think upon that windy day.

And if one day she comes to you

Take courage from her as your prize

and say hello for me.

Ahahaaahaahah, ahahaaahahaha !