A moment before...

A moment before the battle,
No matter what the purpose for, at least
Is one of the moments, which will never
Be forgotten... And a bliss
Of power, of god's grace - what you pray -
Your cry, your burst in so abundant tears,
Will wash your soul from the exhausting play
For vanity of vanities in real..

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The night before a battle
Дмитрий Волков2
I closed my eyes…the drops of rain
Caress my face, is this the end?
Can I survive? Or should I die
By sword in battle for my land…

I have a bow…the old my friend
And arrows that will never spare.
Soon will be struggle for my land
For king, for home and all I care…

I’m standing with my eyes closed
I know the prayer… Should I prey?
A God damned tremor in my voice!
It’s not a fear…It’s just cold rain…

The rain is over… quiet night!
The stars are glaring from above
I looked at squadron of the knights
I hear a snore and muted cough…

So, dawn is near… the battlefield
Will call us to the death’s embrace
Can I survive? Shell I be killed?
There’s no answer in this place.

18.09.2007