I Followed Blindly

They asked me to go to war
And fight the Darkness with just my sword
And though to myself I always swore
To never fight the war over-shores
I followed blindly


My mother said it would end me
And turn me into my own Enemy
But the promises lulled my doubting
Mine eyes were searching across the sea--and so
I followed blindly


Riding the majestic waves in gale
And letting myself drown in hail
Beating the drum with my fist made of shale
Growing cold from the rain, turning me pale--but
I followed blindly

And when the warriors gathered wretchedly
And spake of treason and perfidy
I stood there listening with charity
Hearing their every word with abnormal clarity--and
I followed blindly


When the arrows were notched and the spears were heaved
Against our comrades who went to extremes
To defend their hatred, lust, and greed
And felled the strongest ones to grief--but
I followed blindly


And when the light became red with gore
I swore I had seen what I came for
But when my insides felt so torn
I knew my legend had just been born--and so
I followed blindly


Now I sit here waiting still
For the warriors of long ago
As we’ll renew our ancient deal
They will be flung to the pits of Hell
And I will follow blindly.