Courage

Soldiers raise the standard high,
Marching off to battles great.
Their marching steps sound through the hills,
And islands of the sea,
A sound to fill all men with fear,
As moving forth, they still draw near,
Their foes to decimate.

And here--among these brave, strong men
A young lad with a banner stood.
He kept his waving charge aloft,
So that all men could see.
For though his young heart yearned to fly,
Yet stalwartly he still stood by,
And this Sir, is true bravery.