The Battle

This, my friend, is a story

Of the greatest battle ever told.

Of a warrior, who has it all

And of one who would take, so bold.

Only one was really fighting

And the start of the duel.

But don’t count the other out yet

I assure you, he’s no fool.

When he finally entered the fight

He mustered his all from within.

But he thinks the battles over

For already once, the prize he did win.

But the newcomers resilient

Don’t count him quite out.

He knows he took a good hit

But he is ready for the next bout

The battle rages on

Silent to those who are around.

So they each play their part

Hoping the other, loses first ground.

This battle is far from over

I’m telling you this now.

The seasoned warrior thinks it is over

But the newcomer does disallow.

When all is said and done

Only one can claim the prize.

And the newcomer knows if he loses

It’s him, they will have to ostracize.

But he knows all the consequences

And he knows what’s what stake.

So he knows if he yet still loses

That this fight was never a mistake.

So get your ticket right now for the winner

And catch the end of the show.

For the seasoned warrior could keep it all

Or the newcomer sees a new trousseau.

So I’m sure by this time now

All who know have placed their bet.

And I think the seasoned warrior,

His match that he’ll lose now he has met.