Battles of Wordsmith Warriors


Amidst a darkened ether,
determined sparks from tired eyes
emit lightning thrusts,
collapsing pages into heaps,
words forever committed to
understandings in free-fall.

Patience holds fast
against Opinion's quicksand,
Belief's trip wires
cautious that Conceit's trap
lurks in the shadows.

Lesser conflicts fought with honorable intentions
recede, forgotten now,
mindful of battles lost and
wars yet to be fought.

Ink upon the clearing spreads rapidly
even as tendrils of enemy efforts remain coiled
hidden beneath unctuous praises
ready to ambush,
prepared to spring open
today's bombardment
of Distraction's artillery.

Sprint we must
across Error's mine-laden fields,
seeking not escape amid the commonality,
but respite among the enlightened.

Flooded by Tenacity's blood,
Mind's drenched landscape
bids calm passage beyond,
rising through wind swept memories,
lifting spirits above seductive doubts.

Evacuating Words cry forth tears
hopefully satiating Reader-needs with resolve.

And then…

The next battle awaits a wordsmith warrior to pick up the pen.