Enlightened soldier

Fumes of war spread through out,
Camouflaged within was a soldier’s silhouette
Silently he strode out from the smog
For every step he had to slog
Tired and distraught he drew his weapon down
And gazed the battlefield with a frown
All he thought of, was that he had fought for honor
But his thoughts ceased when he heard another
It was his foe, helpless who sought his care
At that sad moment he decided to spare
Not only his rival’s life from perishing
But also himself from killing and sinning.