The Protector of
the Youth
by Sylvia Rose
for many things
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Sword inside its sheath
ready for death
and ready for defeat
Smile upon your face
ready for humility
and ready for disgrace
Laughter in your voice
ready for adventure
and ready for a choice
Protector of the youth
ready for anything
and ready for a sleuth
A single moment where two paths cross
You reach for your sword, yet smile to comfort both yourself and your so-called 'opponent'
and you laugh as you speak of your journeys
You speak of your youth, well-protected within your heart and soul
You contemplate and in time you understand
The moment when death and humility are as near as they could possibly be
you make that choice
The choice to be ready for anything
Even just a single moment where two paths cross
But just for a moment and then they continue on in opposite directions
destined never to meet again
Yet, what is destiny to the Protector of the Youth?
April 25, 2005