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Valkyrie

oh valkyrie of wings and feather, line by careful line axe by axe beautiful woman. The heavens are your home; you walk upon the stars, unburdened by expectations duty opinions. Beauty in the midst of carnage valkyrie in the midst of battle Fearsome angels. Monstrous. Lovely. oh valkyrie of curves and edges: sharpness. Tempered steel forged by fires of Hel. Your body is yours alone, no man would dare tell you shame you guilt you You are Woman, divine ethereal being, conqueress warriors. Blood of battle drips down the delicate curve of your neck. Sharpness gathers in your hands. The axehead spins — who will live, who will die? oh valkyrie of strength and beauty woman of war do not falter, do not fall fly on, soar.

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Date: 6/11/2019 2:14:00 AM
beautifully written- Your body is yours alone,/ no man would dare tell you/ shame you/ guilt you///
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Date: 6/2/2019 6:15:00 PM
Lili, this warrior woman sounds wonderful! Thank you for writing this one. She exudes confidence, and power. Welcome to Soup my friend.
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