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Enter Sword Depart Slain

(1) Approaching with calculated strike, my psyche your aim; you anticipate my demise.
(2) With kind-hearted souls, vulnerability is oft misjudged. Frailty the frock we wear…?
(3) You presume pure passion and palpable tenderness portray a sappy sweetheart. Rather, love’s
(4) blaze ought infer diversified pleasures, boundless paths to endless expression, and intensity for life 
(5) as well as love. The old cliché… and you have assessed poorly, my friend. Thus, your lamentable plight. 
(6) For I am warrior, through and through. This blood courses through veins with same magnitude and 
(7) ferocity as impassioned lover and will not be wasted on you! So, when you come, come prepared 
(8) for every move will be countered, every thrust deflected, all advances refused. Your endeavor to 
(9) unhinge me, drive me mad, even insane will lead to your last breath, defeat, undeniable pain.  
(10) Great risk for ‘tis no match which can be scored. Exists but one conclusion when one lives by the sword…
             
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12/8/19
For If you live by the sword then you die by the sword Poetry Contest
By Silent One

(Note: Though it appears not to have met the 10 line maximum requirement, it was 10 on my word document. I've decided to take a chance by submitting it while I consider reconfiguring this already condensed piece. I numbered each line to show where the line breaks occur ~Thank you so much for your patience :)
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Messina Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 5:09 PM
Great take on the contest, HT. I like the way you wrote this. Congratulations on your win. Charlie
There Avatar
December 18, 2019 at 11:36 AM
Thank you so much, Charlie! :)
Roper Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 7:19 PM
Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
There Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 7:20 PM
Thank you, Eve :) hugs
Na Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Well done on getting a winning poem :)~ H.T.
There Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 7:11 PM
Thank you so much, Gregory :)
One Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 4:47 PM
Thank you for pointing out the ten lines... this is a very good take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
There Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 7:11 PM
Thank you so much for allowing it... And thank you for the inspiration and the placement :)
Adams Avatar
December 10, 2019 at 10:09 AM
powerful words, driven with the same force as the sword itself...well crafted my friend...:) hugs
There Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 11:08 AM
Thank you so much, Sandra :) hugs
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December 9, 2019 at 11:05 AM
You have "nailed the contest" to this poem if you ask me.
There Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 9:46 PM
Wow, now that's a totally cool and immensely appreciated comment! Thank you so much, Caren ~ nice to see you!
Green Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 8:27 AM
There is a message in this piece that echoes throughout each and every line. Deeply felt as it slices away at those who may wear a false facade, a warning to those who would advance with ill intentions, an end to those who find only shadows a defense. Really well crafted my friend. This should do well in the contest.
There Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 9:44 PM
Wow, you nailed its meaning, my friend. I really appreciate your taking the time to always dig deep and leave your well thought-out impressions, feedback and encouragement. Thank you so much!
Pandit Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 6:50 PM
These are all verses of passionate wisdom my friend--so much truth and guidance in precious words..superb ending with:Exists but one conclusion when one lives by the sword…a winning poem you wrote, HT.
There Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 9:28 PM
Vijay, thank you so much for your always kind and encouraging feedback. I really appreciate it...
Na Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 5:07 PM
Wonderful entry in the contest. Thanks for sharing and best of luck H.T.
There Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 5:18 PM
Thank you so much, Gregory. I really appreciate it :)
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