Ally

Sleeping warrior stirs among the ashes
Strength returning.

Battles enjoined
For allies still standing deftly by
For his survival now assured
They live forever behind him.

Sword sheathed, shield set aside, he rests
In knowing.

Regalia no longer worn for conquering hills
For charging through valleys
For protection against all manner of deaths,
Still it shines in waiting.

Rumbling as if a deep tremor in mother earth,
He rises to the new day
Of his strength.

Warrior still.
Champion now.

Himself finally.