The Lion Roars…

Faced with adversity
He roars
the attackers are many
He does not shrink
Hair raised 
power forged
feet planted
ready to spring
a twitch 
a swish
and the enemy knows
woe to those who goes
where the Lion roars.
neck stiff
back riddled
with scars
he stands
majestic in his knowledge
many battles won
some lost
still he stands
regal in the knowledge
of his pride
never undone
heart of a Lion.