365 Poems in 365 days: Elf War

We paint our faces in black and gold
And tie our hair into three braids
Just like the warriors of old
Would dress for going on a raid.
Our captain checks our bow and sword,
Armour and gear according to the law
Following the ancient word
Of how the elves must march to war.

Number 204 is a minor addition to my elf-poems.