Before the Storm

Before the Storm  

Serenity flew on the wind before the storm of blood
one thousand ships strong plowed across the sea
white foam churning bronze shields blinking in the sun
  Proud kingdoms stood ready before the storm of blood
shields and spears gleaming voices raised to Ares  
Their walls and shields failed before the storm of blood
the Golden Warrior laying waste to thousands in his wake
their blood quenching parched earth  
Before the storm of blood peace reigned
Before the storm of blood hope lived  
Before the storm of blood princes rise…

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