Not All Will Greet the Dawn (Poem)

by Cdnacho98

A poem inspired by Arthur's speech before the battle of Camlann. Merlin 5x12 The Diamond of the Day Part 1. No names mentioned. I still don't own Merlin :(

Inspired by Arthur's pre-battle speech in Merlin 5x12, the Diamond of the Day Part 1

Not All Will Greet the Dawn

Not all will greet the dawn

Not all will make it through,

No matter the side that triumphs here

The victors will be few.

Many will die tonight

Many will be lost,

Those of us who do survive

Will never forget the cost.

Know now where you stand

Courage: the time is near

Men at the ready, be strong be sure

Do not show them your fear.

We fight with honor and with pride

Defenders of the land,

Tyranny will not prevail

Tonight we make our stand.

Swords drawn, weapons at the ready

Tonight we end this war

For the future we all fight

Like those who fought before.

Together, men; take heart, be strong

And have your weapons drawn

Courage: know now where you stand

Not all will greet the dawn.