Con Carnage

Mere husks remain, unnaturally strewn, lying by the dozens on a red-soaked field. Once stoutly girded, masking fiery resolve underneath unassuming exteriors, naught but the faintest hints linger, sad siren calls to former greatness.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Wolf Avatar
March 26, 2022 at 8:19 PM
-- and in 237 fewer words than the Gettysburg Address, you have managed to convey some of the same sensibilities as did Honest Abe. Kyser for President...ial speechwriter! Ole, gw
Baker Avatar
March 26, 2022 at 2:02 PM
You got my senses tingling with your descriptive imagery, jeff. Thanks for sharing, Bill
Hankins Avatar
March 26, 2022 at 9:22 AM
Excellent metaphors, Jeff.
Kyser Avatar
March 26, 2022 at 3:14 PM
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