The Mad Dog War

The mist blanketed the still cold morn
As the tourney sprang to life
The birds grew hushed as the fighters armed
And the field filled with light
The dust was still in the morning mist
As eight grim warriors came together
With shield and sword they took up their cause
To fight in the mad dog war

Upon the field they faced each other
Taking the measure of those around
For one the shine of armor bright
Called others to the battleground
For another had traveled far and wide
To fight for his countries honor
For yet another new to battle
Came to try his hand against the others
With shield and sword they took up their cause
To fight in the mad dog war

Two who’s hearts were gentle and good
Their skill abundant with archers and warriors
A badger who took up his stalwart shield
To meet all those who came to challenge
An old white knight with the kindly eyes
His bearded smile knowing and waiting
And the warrior unknown to those around
His armor donned for the coming fight
With shield and sword they took up their cause
To fight in the mad dog war

Bout after bout each warrior did fight
Some loosing, some winning, some dying a lot
Though resurrected through force of will
The battle still raged under the marshal’s eye
In the misty morning day the sounds could be heard
Quick as a cat or stalwart and true
Taking all challengers giving honor its due
The warriors fought bravely throughout the day
They took up shield and sword and carried their cause
To fight in the mad dog war

As they fought again and yet again
The challenging throng dwindled from eight to few
With one lone knight on the field awaiting,
The challenge of warriors gently debating
They met again upon the field of honor
And in the end the day the battle was won
For they took up their shield
And they took up their sword
Their cause they had carried strong and true
To fight in the mad dog war