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and now as i ready myself to face my death my enemy stands ready and perfect thoughts since childhood in preparation for this moment a sword hanging above my head a lullaby suckled on mortality and weaned to be a vengeful ghost cold lightning drawn from the storm on my hip i ride the wind onto the field the name of my master my only prayer cherry blossoms raining down to wash away my fear and though we both die today i find perfection in my enemy our mingled blood making us brothers all life a dream this end the only reality

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Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on April 28, 2005

Very deep, excelelnt write!

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 27, 2005

we live and die by the sword ... exceptional poem ...

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson

Reviewed on April 27, 2005

I especially like this stanza:
and though
we both die
today
i find perfection
in my enemy
our mingled blood
making us
brothers

Well done!

Reviewed by Sue Hess

Reviewed on April 27, 2005

WOW this is a really great story

Reviewed by L. Figgins

Reviewed on April 27, 2005

And here I stand-in the echo of this incredible poem-the sword of your words shine brilliant. Brilliant!

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on April 27, 2005

Alexandre,

Thought provoking and beautifully penned, this leaves me wondering, is the enemy...I?

Love your strong, vivid imagery. "Cold lightning/drawn/from the storm/on my hip" is particurly effective

WELL DONE!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

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