The sword and the shield,
I take up both in earnest
For it is my duty to wield them,
And my pleasure to do so

A glinting blade
And a sturdy shield
Sharpened to it's peak,
absolute in it's protection

Tis better to defend than attack
For brutality is unbecoming
But one cannot have defense
Without attack preceding

But both I equip myself with
For my charge requires their duality
And without them both
I would fail my calling

My intent is to seek
That which is symbiotic to me
One who has need of prowess
While completing me as well

I offer my sword and my shield
Fierceness, and refuge
All I ask in return
Is that which makes me whole

Pursuing that mystical essence
To complete my trinity
A labyrinthine soul
Yet simple in it's meaning

Her who needs me
And who I so badly need
Solace for her
And a purpose for me

My sword and shield
I offer them passionately
If only to find her
My waiting princess