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Magnus
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0 posted 2003-09-03 05:43 PM


Standing still among the dead
a sword of valor, of crimson red.
A warrior’s tool to slay one’s foe.
A scything wield, a deadly blow.

Though now the field is void of life,
of battered shields, of battle’s knife.
Alone the sword shall there remain
till time is gone, again....again.

The raging tide now foaming pink
as lives are slain, as heartbeats sink.
Where maidens cry and sob the nights
in mourn of them, their chosen knights.

As centuries roll into the past
and skin has shed the bones at last.
A sword shall stand remembered well
as choir boys ring the old brass bell.

For from the war shall freedom rise
beyond the sound of horrid cries.
As nations grow, and warriors stand
to fight for home, their promised land.

© Copyright 2003 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2003-09-03 05:57 PM


Magnus
This is an excellent write.

angelblueyes
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2 posted 2003-09-03 07:40 PM


An awesome write of power, loss, happiness, sadness,and courage.WEll done.
Crystal

James_A_Fraser
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3 posted 2003-09-03 07:46 PM


Aye, it's that and more. Well said, sir.


Lady Godiva
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4 posted 2003-09-03 09:40 PM



Encore

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5 posted 2003-09-03 09:53 PM


Dear Magnus my friend, you thrill me with your ease of poetic excellence! hugs, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul ~
            Emily Dickinson




    

ThisDiamond
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6 posted 2003-09-03 09:58 PM


Awesome! TD
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7 posted 2003-09-03 09:59 PM


Brilliant writing m'friend.
Expertly penned.
~Hugs~

      ~ Summer can't be over...
  I still have the sand in my shoes ~

Suetang
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8 posted 2003-09-03 11:09 PM


Exceptional writing here Barry which was so masterfully written.  I hope all is well in your life.

Take care.....Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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