Renaissance - First Place Contest Winner

The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions. By Leonardo da Vinci.
In a chasm of hate, shards descend, Crystallized thoughts; their paths now bend. Splintered and cracked in a furious fall, Merging, dreary roads white lines extend. Evil spirits spew out an obnoxious bawl. Minds split, mixed with a malignant appall. The emancipator, a beacon of brightness, His vicious grin tightens, he is eager to crawl. The edge of a hewn sword is uprightness. Might is evoked by the blade's fold tightness.  When challenged, demons flinch in fear. The sturdiness of iron arms is their politeness. A sword, from its sheath to its gilt hilt, appears. A valuable emblem that shines luculent clear Advancing onward, atop an equestrian beast, Angels sing with lyres, trusting God's sheer Fear hunts out the wicked, trembling at least. As the lark sings, fetch a dull cloud from the east. The emancipator, craving God's healing, is brave. All day long, one's life is a sumptuous feast.   In this chasm of hate, shards break the wave. Crystallized beliefs: all paths lead to the grave But whilst their entirety, they are on display. Defying the darkness, smashing the deprave The fight betwixt right and awry is still sway  As the emancipator clashes, his goal will fray. Hope revives with each swing of the sword. And the devils fled and were spurred away.
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Date: 8/3/2023 5:19:00 PM
Chilling and thrilled to have heard such an extraordinary epic experience. The music: roars of uppity, I enjoyed immensely! ~ Anaya
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Date: 8/5/2023 4:51:00 PM
Back with congratulations on your top win Sotto Poet! I Am Anaya
Date: 8/3/2023 2:47:00 PM
Sad that the devil did not have is reign ended but it is coming. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Your visits to my page added a special touch. Sara
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Date: 8/3/2023 12:51:00 PM
A wonderful write/picture/quote. I really enjoyed it. Wish I was on your beach. Have a great day.............
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