time to stand

laying
face
down
Gunsmoke
suffocating 
the 
air
mud
soiling
the
skin
the
brow
of sweat
and blood
left
indistinguishable 
it
is time
for you
to
stand

you
owe
no
penance  
to the
One
his
walk
is
set
by
his own
strength 
to
bare

Great protector
take
my
hand

time 
to cross
the fields
beyond
the battleground 
and if 
you
can't 
go
alone
as your
friend
Let me
guide
You
To
destiny