In Battle or War

Mistakes are costly--time, trust, sleep;
Prepare for what can't be predicted,
Anticipate what shouldn't be assumed,
Accepting casualties as a gain of inner strength,
Or a test to see if you have any room to grow;
Adapt to the unforeseen, because foreseeability
Can only take you to the edge of your reality;
Quick thinking is the bridge over turbulent seas,
In battle...or war.

Mistakes are costly--time, trust, sleep;
Quick wits rely on the recognition of key points,
Lack of focus is the ultimate adversary;
Take heed to the advice of a veteran,
Yet full application without interpretation
Will distort optimal outcomes;
Not applying proven strategies increases
The possibility of failure, which is the
Opposite of the desired goal,
In battle...or war.

Mistakes are costly--time, trust, sleep;
Trust demands a non-refundable payment
Of vulnerability, which can damage any
Fortification, no matter the reinforcement;
Don't let yourself get in the way of victory,
The ability to trust breeds loyalty, which
Feuls fire of the brave, maintains the
Determination of the triumphant, and
Tells the story of the unforgettable,
In battle...or war.