a sword is swiftest
when justice carries it
my son returns
on it's wings



i am a messenger

for many years a samurai has been absent from his lands,
he has travelled far,
fought many battles against men, and demons;
he has kept his honour throughout and is, finally, on his journey home.

He has missed his friends,
for none could travel with him,
the way was treacherous and the destination unknown,
but he journeys home in company.