McDohl's Lamentation

McDohl's Lamentation

by TacomaSquall

I stand, lost in grief -
Though my duty calls.
I cannot overlook
Your last sacrifice.

You never wanted
The life we took up -
Only loyalty
And love kept you here.

Your life, spent for mine
To avoid the trap
General Milich
Had set for us all.

Nothing left behind
But your small weapon -
And a memory
Of steadfast support.

Though you disagreed,
You stayed with us,
You protected me,
As my father bade.

Now you are gone, a
Victim of those who
Once we viewed as friends.
The Empire will pay.

Gremio, never
Will I forget you.
You died to save me -
To give our cause life.

I pledge that we shall
Be your legacy.
Your faith justified -
Our home will be freed.