This is impressive. The sombre tone is held strong throughout the piece and yet the reader doesn't lose sight of the gleam of pride and triumph in the warrior's eye. I enjoyed the use of mythology as well. How fantastic it would be to make it to Valhalla. 10 bucks says you do or would like the band Amon Amarth.

The long boats wait no more, for the dusk has settled like in days before to claim not one but two this day, Valhalla is awaiting I heard them say. Dragon under the hill hides asleep in december skies. My flight is swift.