He Is a Warrior, Leader, Ruler, Player

By Parvati Uppala

He is a warrior

Who fights through fire and flood

Till he sheds last drop of his blood

He is a leader

Who stands his ground for justice

Through trials, unbent by prejudice

He is a ruler

Who is righteous in his deeds

Invariably solicitous of people’s needs

He is a player

Who adeptly turns the rough tide

To guard the weak with pride

He has a heart of rock to punish the sinner

Yet a heart of feather to glorify the winner

He is bold to endure the deepest pain

He is strong to climb the highest terrain

Walk with him, your spirit will thrive

Turn against him, no soul can survive

If you drive him to the corner

You will face his wrathful horror

He can be your best friend

Or your worst foe till the end

For his love, he can break bones

For his family, he can crush stones

His tale is not meant for the reads

He is a man of puzzling feeds

Honesty and strength are his crown

He is ever free, no one can bring him down

By Parvati Uppala