Deck of cards and family

breeding ground for men to be

though to sit at the table

a child must be able

time with the wise he cannot steal

his ability and vigor must be real

yet unable he sits still

for he has yet to learn to deal

near differences and blood disputes

he decides the game he will not refute

holds fast and strong

he chooses to win against odds long

so to a greater courage is forged

the type that leads a man to war

strong family having been bested

now the world is to be tested

grown inside a desire from the cradle

to be an inspiration by fable

in his time he need not be known

but future generations he’ll help grow

through the schools and trials

he stands strong with no denial

stands tall speaking a soldiers creed

now his enemies must heed

tactician more than brute

plans he will not dilute

with petty worries; gold and cash

he would rather take the lash

gatherings long ago

kept in his mind in tow

long ago he learned to deal

and now he has learned to kill

into battle he must roam

living a life far from home

kills not because he is able

he wishes to sit back at that table