The Warrior

It came
Unwelcome
And uninvited
And I see
What it has done to you

Yes it enjoyed the
Wining and dining
When we thought we'd booked
A dinner meant only for two.

It celebrated with us
Absorbing a wine or two
And amidst the laughter
Began multiplying
As it lay obscured from view

And as we celebrated
It lay
Silent and deadly
Stealing and robbing
While hiding seductively in the dark

And I see what it has done
Yes I see the tiredness
The bone weary tiredness
That steals even the smallest of smiles

I look helplessly on
As you take on the fight
And I see the struggle
When your strength is compromised

Yes I see you rally
As you forge onwards
I see the weariness
And I hear the sighs

But I too
see the strength
The epitome
Of
A true fighter

I watch in awe
And admire your stamina
As true to your family motto
You fight the fight
Faithfully and strongly
As only I know you can