Wishing rains, wishing clouds,
Light and fire dance about
A death of honour, a peace in death
A loving father shall not be kept
From home, from son, from life and lover
With amber shield he fought forever
No songs were sung, no tales were told
There was no glory to behold
He fought within and sought around
Cozy fires and steeds to mount
“Almost there” screamed the crowd
t'was too late for one so proud
He’d shunned the sword a wintry night
The shield he used to stop the fights
He saw the end,
smiled and turned
smiled and turned
Holding tight the son and wife
Safe and sound in his might
He kissed the dame, he stroked the boy
Defying gods and their ploy
Lightning struck, white and hot
Cracking clouds, screaming taunts
One last sprint, one last push
The boy woke crying, the mother shook
They saw him burn, flesh and gold
No songs were sung, no tales were told.
