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Visions of Clarity in combat

Once there was a man
with power in his hand
could he understand?
what the world has planned?

his hands were steady
as a certain stance he readies
His footing was strong
as if all his fears were gone

the light of a firefly
a speed beyond the eye
he was a man...
with the will of a samurai

FIghting for good
because he understood
The power in his hand
He wasnt just a man...
he was a samurai

— thesoundofmerk, Dec 27, 2007

Critiques

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meic

18 years 7 months ago

The code of the samurai

The code of the samurai [Bushido] has always fascinated, even though it sometimes repels. You've made a good atempt to get to the crux of it here. Mike Photo: Me, September 7th 2007 - my 66th Birthday. Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK For my own orginal graphic art please visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7911705@N07
weirdelf

weirdelf

18 years 7 months ago

Like Meic, the code of Bushido

has always fascinated me, yet repelled because it abrogates personal morality and responsibility in the face of duty. That denies the warrior's humanity. A true warrior is a protector, not a killer. Yes, this is harsh in the face of something you clearly admire, but the Samurai can be less than a man. Your use of form and structure work well. cheers, Jess

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