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Hymn of the Samurai:



When honor was all that mattered
Wars that made men who they were
Battles who brought men their end.

A time when warriors were known
Brave soldiers who fought
To show the world what they believed in.

The Way of The Samurai was the answer
For to them, it was victory or death
Retreat was NEVER the solution.

At shame, suicide was the only alternative
Ritually cutting out their abdomen
Or using a second to cut off his head.

In the face of battle
In the heart of many men
Lived the soul of a warrior

Willing themselves to stand ready
Courageous on the battlefield
Preparing to fight, and die.

In this way all that is
Difficult or Dangerous
Will be yours.

The soul is the body
and the body is the soul
Never to fear the destruction of the other

Allowing their heart to remain
At ease so destiny can lead
The way to accord with others

Only out of honor
Do you earn the right
To be known as Samurai