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Viking Warfare

I left my home, the world to roam it’s been now twelve years gone. From a boy to a man was a dreadful short span, as I journeyed to valleys beyond. Now the king, he has spoken and battle has broken, I’m wise to the ways of the world. Long on the sword, as we seek our reward, to see our flag unfurled… Sailed by starry dark of night, our longships cross the sea. Where a hundred headless horsemen guard the gates of Galilee. Each dawn’s a daily dance of death, through battle smoke like dragon’s breath. With echo axe to armor chink, each onslaught we rebuffed. You can invite the devil for a drink …if you think you’re man enough. Heavy’s the head that wears the crown, when the blood of brothers’ beckons. Weak is the sword, as it lies on the ground. If there’s a will, there’s a way, there are weapons. But once the battle has ended and our journeys’ been made, there’ll be air in my lungs, and blood on my blade. As was foretold, our flag was unrolled in the past… now once again! Vikings prevail, each time we sail, in the age of wooden ships … and iron men. Copyright © 2018

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Date: 7/13/2018 6:49:00 PM
Congratulations on your #1 win. Well done!
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Date: 7/13/2018 7:56:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 7/13/2018 6:14:00 PM
Congratulations on your awesome win. Nicely written.... Hugs Eve
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Date: 7/31/2018 9:16:00 PM
Thanks so much!
Date: 7/13/2018 7:38:00 AM
Cole, congratulations on your top win with this amazing write
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Date: 7/13/2018 11:19:00 AM
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it. CB
Date: 7/12/2018 7:02:00 PM
I love Viking lore and history and I love your amazing Viking poem, Cole. A captivating and compelling write, I was spellbound by the beauty of the content and excellent rhymes, and especially by the impact of your last three lines. Congratulations on your superb win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Cole Banner
Date: 7/12/2018 7:24:00 PM
Susan, thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear that your work and inspiration is appreciated. CB
Date: 7/12/2018 1:05:00 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful first placement Cole! A well written piece filled with intrigue! : )
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Date: 7/12/2018 1:34:00 PM
So nice to see that my work is appreciated. Thanks. CB
Date: 7/12/2018 12:39:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Cole! I enjoy the images you portrayed with your words.
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Cole Banner
Date: 7/12/2018 1:35:00 PM
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed this one... CB
Date: 7/12/2018 12:12:00 PM
Congrats on the top win. Good work.
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Cole Banner
Date: 7/26/2018 6:08:00 PM
Thanks so much!
Date: 7/12/2018 9:43:00 AM
Great piece of poetry, loved it. Congrats on your win, Faux.
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Date: 7/12/2018 9:14:00 AM
Congrats Cole on an excellent rhyming poem, shared top honors... a worthy write!
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Date: 7/12/2018 1:40:00 PM
Thank you so much! I am glad to see that my work is appreciated. CB

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