1. We awoke at dawn while the spears were set
And swords struck with reminders made clear,

2. With the blades of each sharpened sword
And the dark gloss of polished lances near.

3. I was amazed as they choked their souls,
Though their killing midst the melee was excused.

4. The forbearing tie fast their ropes,
Verily, what was feared is now loosed.