waving the white flag of surrender

I cede the battle and the war

cessation of all hostility ensues

cessation of all passion ensured

unwarned and unwarmed

decimated and disarmed 

I wear the white shroud

of a japanese bride

I have disengaged

I am wedded to death

faithless and forlorn

betrayed love unbourne

love's brow now bowed

with lack of pride

the troops betrayed

blood and glory so they say

can love be any other way?

combat yes with passions high

ours is but to do and die.