Open Poetry #41 |
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Evolving Warrior |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I have known the glory of battle And the taste of victory, sweet, Heard the ringing clash of arms And borne the burden of defeat. I have carried forth the banners Of nations and of kings, Fought for love and honor And some less virtuous things. On the battlefield I held my breath Against the foul stench of death While my mind recalled the pageantry That had envisioned only victory. Then I looked into the eyes of a mother In the aftermath of war And chose to come into this world As a warrior.... Nevermore. Ida Werrett |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA |
Wow! I am impressed. Very well done poem, excellent treatment of the theme, good ending. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You did a fine job with this one, dear Ida. Perfectly rendered. If only all the warriors would put down the weapons! Love, Margherita |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
This gave me chills that are still raised on my arms as I type this. Beautiful words. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank You, Gunslinger, Margherita and Tina Trivett. I appreciate all of your comments. It is great to hear words of encouragement from such talented poets. Ida |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Just another great poem Ida, really enjoyed it. Lindsay |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I challenge anyone to read the first 2 lines of the last stanza without tears coming into their eyes. Ida, if these could only be the words of all warriors, politicians and criminals - in fact everyone on the planet, what a difference it would make to the world. - Owl |
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moondogz Member
since 2007-05-01
Posts 397Great White North |
Very well said Ida, nice to see you learned your lessons from your previous incarnations. Hopefully we all will eventually and evolve into a more peaceful species. moon. |
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Warrior Bristo Member
since 2007-07-28
Posts 96Arizona |
I enjoyed this very much. ![]() warrior undefeated |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank You all for you comments and yes moondogz, I have learned my lesson. Ida |
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