1. I have witnessed horses carrying my burdens
A magnificent creature commanded by the swimmer's whip

2. Yet when I face its rear it appears clumsy
Its neighing startles as it approaches

3. As if it would plunge with me whenever
I spur it on, galloping headlong

4. I have left the spear behind on battle days
My weapons bloodied from the fray

5. And when called to fight, I am the first
Among my people to respond and descend