Is it Still Triumph?

When you triumph, yet your foe is hurt.

Is it still triumph?

When the battle is won, but the odds are unfair.

Is it still triumph?

You’ve won the battle, but your soul is sold.

Is it still triumph?

You’ve won the battle, but your friend is dead.

Is it still triumph?

When the war is over, but the stream is red.

Is it still triumph?

When the fighting stops, but the land is covered by graves.

Is it still triumph?

When we win, But somebody else must leave.

Is it still triumph?

When you shout in victory, but your foe is crying.

Is it still triumph?

When we win, but somebody dies.

Is it still triumph?

Alica Hall