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Ours Is The Fury

My unsheathed sword is dulled
with gelatinous gruel
I smile slowly
I'm a survivor

I've wrought woeful horror
on unsuspecting neighbour
I smile cruely
I'm a lover

If I was the Knight-in-armor
with battles brought before kings
The rose-tint of history
would excuse these things

But I'm not

I'm a modern barbarian
and ours is the fury
that shall not speak it's name
for the want of salvation

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Been off the radar for months...just getting the creative juices going again....
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Good write - I can feel the power it exudes...

Suggestion -
2nd stanza - perhaps another word for 'lovingly'?
Its very close to 'lover' on the next line
The likeness of the words spoilt it a little, for me at least

lovely to see you again
love judy
xxx

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Great to have you back, hope you will stay and walk with us we have journey's to do, good write see more of your writes later,
Yours Ian..

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I liked it

Regards,

raj (sublime_ocean)

Your poetry has grown by leaps and bounds.

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cheers,
Jess
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Of course you mentioned "sword" which was cheating. You had me after that.

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