Hiding in Chains
Freedom is a value
Sought only by the brave,
Those with the strength to push through,
Defy their destiny grave.
Not only will the coward
Flee, their life to save,
They fear the very reward,
Not wishing to be free.
For free men are their own ward,
Must take responsibility.
This scares the coward most
So for a king they plea.
Yes, this trembling host
Desires someone else
To take the blame when battle lost
So it falls not on themselves.
For that is the greatest courage
To accept their shortcomings,
Not ‘gainst some other rage.