waiting for sunrise

if there were hope of any new reward
who'd go out there in hope of great gain
knowing that the other answer was a sword

those who had stood for long hours on guard
would have endured the greatest joy and pain
if there were hope of any new reward

they would have taken any for their lord
who would have washed away the human stain
knowing that the other answer was a sword

all who receive guerdon of bed and board
should give of all their hearts with might and main
if there were hope of any new reward

the ones who reached the final goal and scored
must not show any sign of sweat or strain
knowing that the other answer was a sword

the ones who the old paradigms adored
would not have seen the vision clear and plain
if there were hope of any new reward
knowing that the other answer was a sword