Armor of a Knight
Send me to the battle
Please do not send me naked
The enemies have their flesh covered
You,
my King, don't be half-hearted
For my oath I will die for this land
The sand dunes will bury my death
Your life is shielded by the armor
I ask you this on my last breath.
Linh Duy Vo
December 10, 2004©
Poet's Note: This poem is being sent to President George W. Bush.
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