A world of peace
A world of war
A world that once was
And is forever no more
This world we live in
Which makes absolutely no sense
Where we will never belong
For its illogical dangers are immense
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The Valorous Warrior
There was once a time when men spoke of justice, however this is not that time. This is a time of perpetual war, a time for the wolves to feed and lions to breed. And so our story shall begin with one fierce leader and one lonely lad.
As the cavalry marched, a ravaging warrior lead them forth. They sang and cheered; the moral was high except for one who only prayed not to die. He stared in awe at her frightful valor, and stood from afar in a bewildered manner. Closer and closer they approached the gates, like determined hunters they would wait. The night was long, but their cause was strong. With first light, they began their fight. Clanging swords, bloody grounds, fallen men, again and again, but in the end the fight was won. A just defeat, if there was ever one. She stood victorious beyond the gates, then turned to the palace to deliver their fates.
Quote Me
In response to the Daily Post’s prompt “Quote Me”
Do you have a favorite quote that you return to again and again? What is it, and why does it move you?
“All’s Fair in Love and War”
This particular phrase has always stuck with me, because of how much it highlights the similarities between two acts fueled by passion. While war is inherently destructive and formidable, love too has often had the same effect. With love sometimes being a common motive for war, and therefore aiding in such destruction. But as a whole, I’m attracted to the initial juxtaposition that forces one to delve deeper in order to understand the similarities between two seemingly opposing concepts.
“There is a tide in the affairs of men.
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
On such a full sea are we now afloat,
And we must take the current when it serves,
Or lose our ventures.”
– William Shakespeare (Julius Caesar)
I love this quote because it sends a very clear message that is often forgotten. One needs to seize life’s chances when they come by, because what may seem like an obstacle can actually be an opportunity in disguise.
Where is Home?
It was cold when I woke up this morning on the street
With bitter cold wind freezing my face, my hands and my feet
‘You’re finally awake, good morning!’ she said
Greeting me as if I had just gotten out of bed
‘We have new toys today.’
She ironically continued calling out for me to play
We play with bullets and we play with bombs
While other kids play with real toys in their homes
We have no homes, no schools, just streets that are painted red
A sentence that she often said
And hearing it I would always dread
However it was true, because after all both our parents were dead
But through it all, we laughed and we played
Until it came that dreaded time of day
When we all had to run away
They hid behind their fortresses and guns
And killed everyone, old and young
Until there were none
We watched in silence and in fear
Waiting for them to disappear
The man in the helmet turned and vacantly stared
At me, as if I was no more than air
He then turned and vanished as if he was never there
As quickly as it had started it finally stopped
And with the sound of the last gunshot my heart dropped
I walked down the street trying to ignore the bodies and the blood
Looking for her, looking ahead
All the time hoping I wouldn’t see the body I prayed I would never have to see
The one I then saw lying right in front of me
She’d disappeared for a moment when I turned my head
And now she is dead
I cried as I roamed the streets all alone
Where, oh God, where is home?
She was my best friend, my family and my all
She made me feel safe in a time of war
In a country that was no longer mine, I stood on my own
Wondering where is my home?
An Artist at Heart 