The Sword

Extracted from its rusty sheath The memories of past battles etched in a copper tint Glorious victories and murderous traitors The valour of kings and the grace of princes Passed down through the generations The honour of winning and of life Anointing others with power galore The promise of death; the sanctity of life Now thrown into disarray by a wandering metal rod

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Skat A

Date: 1/28/2016 11:25:00 AM

JENNIFER, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love ** SKAT **

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/9/2011 8:21:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry being once again featured this week before the final round of the PoetrySoup International Poetry Contest Jennifer. The best to you in the contest. Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/8/2011 2:29:00 PM

Congrats Jennifer on your featured poem this week on PS.. a wonderful write to share with luv.. another big congrats on making it to first round competition with this one in PS contest..GL luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/3/2011 8:27:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest Jennifer. I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol

James Fraser

Date: 5/24/2010 1:36:00 PM

Many a soul has fallen to the sword, and so many have fallen on the sword. Super poetry Jennifer > a warm welcome to the Soup >> James

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 5/23/2010 5:47:00 PM

I like it. This is very touching. Welcome to Poetry Soup and keep writing. Blessings, Joseph

Janette Fisher

Date: 5/20/2010 10:53:00 AM

Jennifer - with this piece you have proven the pen is mightier than the sword - well written. Welcome to the soup - I wish you well with your writing and look forward to reading more of your work. Rgds Janette

Joshua Lacey

Date: 5/19/2010 2:22:00 PM

The sword sure is a poweful thing! :)

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/19/2010 3:16:00 AM

I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Jennifer. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol