The warrior is always ready

It seems that the surroundings are peaceful.
There is no threat from the enemy.
The castle is safe, and the gates well guarded.
Nothing suspicious can be seen in the horizon.

But still, I have to be ready as I am the warrior.

I have learnt the price to be paid for being seduced by apparent peace.
I know that kingdoms have been brought down when their armies rejoiced.

I let myself celebrate with my fellow warriors.
I let myself rejoice in the joy of conquest.
I let myself sleep in the hard earned peace.
But once in a while I climb the tower and scan the distant horizons.
Because I am the warrior.

And I know that an army has to keep moving.
I don't let myself celebrate too much in victory.
Once the army has celebrated well and rested well, I issue my marching orders,
To the destinations yet to be conquered, to the victories yet to be tasted.
I know that an army is strongest when it is moving.
Because I am the warrior.