Life of a Samurai

Life of a Samurai (Haikus)
By Alexander Stortz
Life came with the Spring
Cherry Blossoms bloomed by day
Give rise to legend

The sword comes early
Kid’s play trains for later wars
Honor begins here

Friends fight beside me
The wood cracks with martial strikes
Friendships bond with swords

All saw Sensei’s Death
The beauty of Seppuku
Honor is regained

The time of war comes
The country at civil war
The Samurai fight

Friends die by the sword
They are held with great respect
This one still lives on

Blood rains from the skies
A great battle for glory
May the best Clan win

Friend turned against friend
Clash of steel replaces wood
A fight to the death

The life is taken
Yet no honor to be had
Friends of old are dead

Autumn in silver
Strong winds take the life away
Eternal honor.