A soldier's creed

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Soldiers! Where is your home?
Our home is on our backs. Our shield, which shelters us, is our only home!
Soldiers! Where does your hope lie?
Our hope lies in it's scabbard. Our sword, with which we fight, is our only hope!
Soldiers! Where is your family?
Our family is by our side. Our brothers, who fight and die for us, are our only family!
Soldiers! Where is your king?
He who sits on the throne. He who wears the crown. He, who shows us our enemies, is our only king!
Soldiers! What is the truth?
The truth is in life and death. Each immutable. We fight to live and through violence we die. This is our only truth!
Soldiers! What is life?
Life is at the frontline, shielding brother and king. Life is in the sword's edge and our skill as we seek a worthy foe.
Soldiers! What is death?
Death is our mother. She awaits the worthy so we may discard shield and sword. She awaits the worthy who go to her upholding King and Crown. We go to her when we see truth in all it's glory.
Soldiers! Do you fear death?
No! There is no death for the warrior. Death is for the coward who dies in his bed, of frailness. Death is for the weakling, who shies from the battlefield. We fear not death, for she awaits the worthy with open arms.
Soldiers! What is your creed?
To die in battle. To be worthy of song and remembrance. To be never forgotten. And to live forever in the halls of our fathers and their fathers before them. To go to them with pride, the heads of our enemies at our feet.

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