Ode to Mars

[winterstarlight]

Beloved Mars, known as Ares to me
I see how your army
were devoted to you
and they whispered among themselves
how they were prepared for Hades,
their final destination at the end
of their final day.

You made you mark at the high noon,
they are ready to follow you into
the heat of the battle on this
summer day.
On your command they raised their spears,
their swords, and they rejoiced as you promise them victory.

The blood of your foes will surely be spilled,
staining your divine armor.
I Venus will await you at our home, our temple, our bed
and I will wash you and clean you with my love,
for you are holy to me after a successful battle.

Those warriors of yours,
they prayed to me,
the promise of love and beauty
of their lovers and wives
upon their return.
I will grant their prayers
as you lead them.

Lead with glory, my Lord Almighty
God of War, my Mars,
my warrior, my beloved.

Oversee the battlefield,
be victorious.
Don't let your army ever divide,
protect them,
let them stay together in numbers!

You, oh only you, hold the strength of our nation
and keep together our beloved dear Empire!
For we smile upon our people
who pray to us
and so you said to me,
"Yes, love. I have heard them."