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The general

With the thousands troop, I the general stride. Below the land of ancestors pride. Where dragon soars and tiger leaps with might. For this, my sword tainted with river of blood. Bears felony's weight , a mountain heavy tide. My heart a rock, no regret, no shame reside. ~Byeol ------------------------------------------------------------ Land of ancestors: homeland Dragon soars and tiger leaps: showing powerful prospering nation

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/26/2025 8:07:00 AM

That is an interesting place to arrive.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2025 10:17:00 PM

No worries, written communication has its limitations. Best regards.

Byeol Captain
Date: 2/27/2025 7:19:00 PM

If, that's the thing I am sorry. I seem to have misunderstood your reply. Hope to understood you better in future.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2025 10:18:00 AM

You have made an assumption that I thought it was a physical place. I was referring to an emotional destination within one’s mind.

Byeol Captain
Date: 2/26/2025 1:21:00 PM

As everyone have different perspectives, but you seem to get it a bit wrong. This poem is not about place it's about the general emotions. You seem to have misunderstood by the words where dragon soars and tiger leaps actually are elements of classical chinese poetry, these words were meant to symbolise a prosperous growing nation. It's not some kind of fantasy place.

Alesia Leach

Date: 2/25/2025 3:14:00 PM

This is a powerful and commanding piece, carrying the weight of war, duty, and sacrifice. The imagery is grand and cinematic--marching with thousands, treading on ancestral lands, and invoking the strength of dragons and tigers. It feels like an ancient warrior’s solemn reflection, both resolute and burdened.

Byeol Captain
Date: 2/28/2025 4:57:00 AM

Yes, you are spot on.