Last Stand

Another little Ballad I wrote just now; inspired by Halo Legends’ “Prototype” I will also add this image from the Episode; a Perfect Image of the dead soldier Ghost leaves behind, a single rose to show his only feeling.

The Sky burned as they turned their weapons on the earth,
Ships flew overhead; reigning fire and death.
The 122nd held their ground, they must hold,
One after one they lived; holding the line.
The civilians fled to the evac’s; as hell reigned,
Many did not leave the world of flame;
their escape craft turned casket.
The 122nd held their ground, they will hold,
One after one they fell; holding the line.
Ammo ran short and the 122nd turned to blade;
“For Death” came the call; a command to charge;
Cut down like cattle; they fell.
The 122nd held their ground, they did hold,
One after one they Died; holding the line.

By Lewis Stockton