Just learned the word "beard" is also a verb to mean "to confront and oppose with boldness, resolution, and often effrontery; defy."

I couldn't help myself but to write a few lines.

His jaw set as iron,

and with unwavering gaze,

Man steps into the frey,

minding not the smokey haze.

His call has come to act.

He heeds the solemn summon.

To greatness does he give

his life, quotidianum.

His spirit unbroken,

to beard the hardships and strife,

confront adversary,

and fulfill the call of life.