Valhalla Morn

Special thanks to Laura for combining the words and picture in the above piece.

The red sky in the above image spoke to me in tones of war. While there is nothing glamorous about warfare, there is a certain nobility to the warrior.

To know the risks of battle and still step onto the field, and to press on no matter the odds, takes a fortitude that not all are blessed with.

While the “civilized” person may not praise war, they must respect those who possess the barbarian virtues. For it is often thanks to them that a civilized life is even possible.


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34 responses to “Valhalla Morn”

  1. Very true, the last part – especially. You may not respect or agree with war and what it means, but until the warmongers out there no longer want wars (which will never happen because of $$$) then we should at least be grateful for those who put their lives on the line. โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ™

    Also, Vikings are badass. ๐Ÿช“ (thatโ€™s supposed to be a Viking axe) lol ๐Ÿ˜†

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    1. It’s amazing, Laura … a very moving poem!

      You get 5 Viking axes from me! ๐Ÿช“๐Ÿช“๐Ÿช“๐Ÿช“๐Ÿช“

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      1. Awesome! ๐Ÿ˜Ž ๐Ÿ‘ And thanks Nancy, I just put it together but itโ€™s Kevinโ€™s words and photo that really make it special ๐Ÿ™ so appreciated ๐Ÿ˜Š

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      2. Team work! ๐Ÿ˜Š Great poem, Kevin! ๐Ÿ’ซ

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      3. Thank you, Nancy. Most glad you enjoyed it ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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    2. War is always going to be a fact of life. Conflict is part of existence, I think. I’m not saying that to justify or celebrate war. It’s just reality.
      Thank you again for the help, and I am glad you liked the theme. ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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      1. Youโ€™re welcome! ๐Ÿ˜˜ Glad I could put it together for you ๐Ÿ˜‰ Your words and image go together so beautifully with this one โค๏ธ

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      2. Well, without you it would not have happened. ๐Ÿ’—

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  2. Oh, jeez! I almost forgot ๐Ÿ˜† (itโ€™s 4AM and itโ€™s been a chaotic night in the psych ward) Yeah, you already know the poem is amazing and the sky is even more beautiful ๐Ÿ˜

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    1. Thank you, of course. Always appreciated. And the help especially so. ๐Ÿ’—

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      1. Keep sending them my way! ๐Ÿคช

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      2. I will once I have more written ๐Ÿ˜˜

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  3. A very powerful piece and it goes well together with the photo.

    I agree with the last part too. And like Laura has said, I can’t see war ever stopping because it is always about the money, and being in power.

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    1. Conflict is part of human nature. I can’t say “unfortunately” because sometimes it’s needed. I say this not to celebrate, but to recognize reality.

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      1. Yes. I get where you are coming from.

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  4. This is a power write !
    Brilliant ink ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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    1. Thank you very much, Maggie. I am very glad you liked it ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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      1. You are very welcome Kevin ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—

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    1. Thank you very much, Sara! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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      1. Youโ€™re most welcome, Kevin! ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒž

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  5. My friends, it’s a Lovely image. Thank you both.
    No doubt the post paints warriors as noble souls, their courage and sacrifice woven into the fabric of civilizationโ€™s survival. It stirs the heart, but in its romantic view of battle, we may forget that war is not just braveryโ€”itโ€™s destruction, too.
    While we admire the strength of those who face the storm, letโ€™s not lose sight of the chaos they leave behind. A warriorโ€™s virtue is undeniable, but so is the cost of the war they wage and the destruction that is caused. Who has to take the blame? The warrior or the loser?

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    1. The destruction and strife that come in the wake of war are very real indeed, and most warriors do not take that lightly. In fact, a lot of them carry those scars forever.
      In war, everyone, ultimately, is a victim in one way or another.

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      1. True, the scars of war run deep, and peace is the only real healing!

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      2. Agreed, my friend. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™
        Hopefully one day we all truly realize that.

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      3. Thank you, Kevin for this truth.

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      4. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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  6. Excellent! โค๏ธโ™กโค๏ธ

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    1. Thank you very much, Nancy! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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      1. Very welcome, my friend! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  7. I love the Vikings shows. In my imagination, I’m a shield warrior. All the best to you, Kevin.

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    1. In our own ways, each of us is a warrior when we have to be in our own lives.
      All the best to you as well, Mary. Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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  8. Powerfully written, Kevin!

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    1. Thank you! I was channeling my inner viking that day lol

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