what is left

after the dust you raised
while racing on your horse
will settle

after the noise
of stomping feet and voice
will fade

after the hot heat of today
when you are young and strong
will chill

after the battle
there is a longer time
that has remained to live

after all these I ask
what have you built, what have you left
to help your fellows through their days

what, have you asked?
it will be asked,
it will!