theravenking

Achilles


I am tired of war

I am tired of smelling like blood, sweat and fire

wearing it like a second skin

tasting steel and brain matter in my food

I am tired of death cries lulling me to sleep at night

I am tired of looking at the enemy

as beneath contempt, as beasts

I am tired of feeling nothing as I take life

I am tired of providing feasts for ravens, rats and jackals

I am tired of praises, tired of spoils of war, tired of widows and orphans

Tired of glory and honor and victory.

I am tired of being feared, tired of respect

Tired of kings, emperors, and tyrants

Tired of high walls and moats

and young boys in armor

I'm tired of gods, petty jealousy and fate.

I'm tired of being good at nothing but killing

and not being killed.

Amputate my shield

so I can feel.

Amputate my sword

so I can just be a man.