HONOUR

a county lines drug gang
had been menacing Harold
so, after a particularly good night's sleep
he decided to charge them on horseback
with a war cry that was
so intimidating
he even scared himself

sad to say
he let out this cry
far too early
allowing the gang time to prepare

they were more than ready
when he finally arrived
three minutes later

they roughed him up a bit
stole the man's horse
and packed him back
into the holdall
he’d been swinging about
like a mace

once out
he vowed to do
what he should have done all along

call the Police

he’d avoid any mention
of charging the gang
or being on horseback

but if pressed
he planned to answer
that it was a question
of honour