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Heed The Call MAG

March 18, 2012
By Alexandrathepoet PLATINUM, Leesville, South Carolina
Alexandrathepoet PLATINUM, Leesville, South Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
If nothing else, believe in art.<br /> ~Unknown


Can you hear that?
Calling in the night?
A desperate call to battle,
But you're not prepared to fight.

What do they expect?
There was no warning, after all.
But that little voice inside you,
Will make you heed the call.

Despite your fear you don your armor,
And retrieve your silver sword.
You remember all your previous battles,
The crimson rain and how it poured.

You walk with a sense of purpose.
Onward, toward the fight.
You hear the clashing blades,
And soon the scene is in your sight.

Before you are your inner demons,
Together, once and for all.
All worthy opponents,
One by one, they all must fall.

So with a graceful strength,
You slay each and every one.
You feel a sense of closure,
And you look up at the rising sun.

You can forget the past now.
And live only for tomorrow.
You conquered the pain.
You defeated sorrow.

Now there's one call left to answer,
One small issue to address,
Now you must heed the call,
The call to happiness.


The author's comments:
I think everyone has their own inner battles, and they need a battle hymn.

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KatsK DIAMOND said...
on Feb. 24 2013 at 6:29 pm
KatsK DIAMOND, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Favorite Quote:
Being inexhaustible, life and nature are a constant stimulus for a creative mind.<br /> ~Hans Hofmann<br /> You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.<br /> ~Ray Bradbury

It _was_ meant as a compliment. :)

on Feb. 24 2013 at 4:34 pm
Alexandrathepoet PLATINUM, Leesville, South Carolina
35 articles 0 photos 119 comments

Favorite Quote:
If nothing else, believe in art.<br /> ~Unknown

Thanks, I think, :)

KatsK DIAMOND said...
on Feb. 24 2013 at 12:16 am
KatsK DIAMOND, Saint Paul, Minnesota
57 articles 0 photos 301 comments

Favorite Quote:
Being inexhaustible, life and nature are a constant stimulus for a creative mind.<br /> ~Hans Hofmann<br /> You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.<br /> ~Ray Bradbury

I really like this. It's inspiring and unique and ... different.

on Feb. 10 2013 at 1:47 pm
Alexandrathepoet PLATINUM, Leesville, South Carolina
35 articles 0 photos 119 comments

Favorite Quote:
If nothing else, believe in art.<br /> ~Unknown

Thank you so much, I'll definately check some of yours out!

on Feb. 1 2013 at 8:24 pm
Jade.I.Am ELITE, Fishers, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;If you&#039;re losing your soul and you know it, then you&#039;ve still got a soul left to lose&rdquo; <br /> ― Charles Bukowski

Wow, I can totally relate! Amazing poem;) read one of mine sometime? ... I think you and I have the same style/voice