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by Robert James Liguori and Joseph Christopher Liguori

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He is running towards me in his plasma suit. I have no time to hide from this devil, from this brute. So I run towards him just as fast, and I use my wings to enhance my head-on dash. Pow! A cascade of red and white dust! He’s channeling deceit, and I’m working with trust! We take the battle to the sky amongst thunder and lightning One! Two! I punch away, but his response is even more frightening… His body is engulfed in flames, while his eyes fire heat missiles To the left, to the right, I duck and dodge, and then my body and wings rise up like bristles. He senses my hesitation throwing a fiery dart, intended to impale. It pierces my wing spinning me in a frenzy, I have but one option...to grab his pointed tail. I trust in good prevailing over evil, even as I feel the blood trickling down my lowest feather, Firmly in my grasp, I feel destined that I will return him to the nether. Everything is a blur, as we spin tail over wings and horns over halo, Are we headed for heaven or hell, I do not know. Thursday, November 4, 2021 Sponsor: James Edward Lee Sr. Contest Name: DO- IT (DUETS)

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Date: 5/5/2022 10:48:00 AM
Wonderful allegorical tale of good and evil in battle with the ending left up to our imaginations! Congratulations on your win. Great, visceral images! Blessings as you fight the good fight!
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Date: 5/1/2022 12:44:00 PM
What a brilliant portrayal of a battling night sky. Incredible, Robert. congrats for your win.
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Date: 5/1/2022 6:49:00 AM
"my body and wings rise up like bristles" - Great description. Lively! Congratulations!
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Date: 5/1/2022 12:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Robert! Amazing poem. <3 ~Anna Kaianah
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Date: 11/1/2021 3:29:00 PM
Wow! Impressive imagery and narrative. I can picture the battle.
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