After the hard-fought battle, a war cry sounded into the moonless night while fires burned around me. I looked up into that starlit oblivion with bloodshot eyes as the weight finally left my shoulders. It was done. We prevailed. At long last, I could rest. As my sword slipped from my ragged fingers, my legs gave out and I was no more.
© Sarah Doughty
Sarah Doughty 
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beautiful!
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Thank you so much! 😊 😊
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You’re welcome!! 😀😀
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I can feel the heavy weight being lifted in these lines. Beautifully done, Sarah.
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Thanks so much! 😊
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Wow. That was really powerful for being so short. Great job!
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Oh, thank you so much! 😊
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Mesmerising piece!
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Thank you! 😊
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exhaling a tired sigh because this poem is packed with emotions you make your readers feel. outstanding, as always. ❤
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Aww, thanks, love.
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always welcome, love! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Incredible! Beautiful blog with gorgeous writing. Thank you for checking out my blog as well!
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It was my pleasure! I plan to return for more. 😊
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This is so powerful Sarah with the images it conveys. You tell so much with just a few short sentences! You truly continue to be an inspiration!💁🏻
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Awww you’re so kind. Thank you! 😊
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😊
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You captured the hardship of battle perfectly.
There’s a lot of emotion in that little snippet. A lot of metaphor too! (and I really like it!)
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Thank you! I’m glad you noticed them! 😊
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With the amount of times I reread that, it wasn’t hard :p
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I’m honored.
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Nice piece!
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Oh, thank you so much! 😊
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You’re most welcome. 🙂
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You have given us a whole story (actually more than one) in one short paragraph. So many possibilities! You are an amazing word artist.
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Oh, thank you so much!
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each time i have read this the destruction, rage and calm this suggests at the same time is amazing to contemplate. nice one, Sarah.
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Thank you! 😊 😊 😊
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my pleasure
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I’m speechless. Which makes it devastatingly difficult to leave a comment.
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Wow. I’m honored by that. Thank you. 😊
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Nothing like the satisfaction of knowing one has overcome after giving it all, holding nothing back. A powerful reminder that for those who care, life demands all.
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Exactly. When you give everything for a cause you believe in, it can be freeing when it’s over. Death is a gift in this instance.
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for some
it is a daily war of words
and being expected to go away
to make peace
at a nuetral third location
which is why i hate him so much
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Him? I understand the struggle.
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he is my youngest son and it is no fun when daily he calls me mean things. but i did to my folks so karma has come home to roost. but your writing is noire and very very good!
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Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that.
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yeah i know ty tho
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As always Sarah, dark twists and deep thinking prose. My apologies for not visiting as often as I’d like. Time is my nemesis. It is not deliberate I fail to comment !
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No worries. I understand. 😊
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Very powerful imagery. Love it!
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Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😊 😊
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Such a strong, valiant poem! Loved it.
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Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😊 😊
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Loved the analogy. 🙂
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Thank you! 😊 😊
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Wow !
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Thank you so much! 😊
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You are welcome 🙂
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