Soldiers for the cause

written for Monty's Poetry contest

Soldiers for the cause

As sure as there are shadows
that lurk within the night,
we are the more determined
to stand for what is right.
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To run is not an option
that we will entertain,
for cowards never finish
and losers never gain.
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With eyes toward tomorrow
and weapon in our hand,
we take the place that others
before us dared to stand.
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And with a faith that's certain
we don't intend to give,
into the hands refuting
the right we have to live.
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As sure as there are shadows
still lurking in the night,
you can wager all you have
we do intend to fight.
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We are soldiers for the cause
that being we believe,
in standing firm against those
who dare to but deceive.