Battle Staff

We stood there all alone, if four can be ignored.
Back to back we formed a square by set measure
of staff's long reach and destructive task implored
to hold to this ground where blood and sweat are treasure.

Many came with sword held high and confidence assured
to be well met by swirling, blurring figure eight
and stab at unguarded foot or helm uncovered
by those who think only sword can beat on metal plate.

Give me a solid staff this day and bind four-square
confidence to cover any attack or intent
to shake me from my liege lord commanded share
of secure life and bonding with this staff's portent.


Kinjal of Moravia