I Rise, You Fall

Amongst the ash and rubble

I lay

In pain

Broken

Defeated

The metallic tang

Of blood in my mouth

Choking on the bile

Of my own failure

But still

I breathe

But still

I hate

I swear an oath

Vengeance

Retribution

Those who broke me

Now

They shall be broken

My hammer

The leather of the grip

I find comfort

I find resolve

I rise

You fall

The depths of my desire

Knows no bounds

This thirst

Must be quenched

I rise

You fall


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28 responses to “I Rise, You Fall”

  1. Wonderful post ๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒ…

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    1. Thank you very much, my friend ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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  2. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    This just gives me maximus and gladiator vibes ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thank you, Sarah. It felt like a “kick and fight” kinda day. ๐Ÿ’ช

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  3. Powerful Kevin ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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    1. Thank you, Maggie. When in doubt, rise with a heart full of vengeance. Gets the blood pumping ๐Ÿ’ช

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      1. My pleasure Kevin.
        Absolutely my friend ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ’ช

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  4. Strong ๐Ÿ’ช

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    1. Thank you, my friend! ๐Ÿ’ช

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  5. Rule of combat number one: never leave a conquered foe alive to plot revenge.

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    1. See also: The Godfather Part II ๐Ÿ˜„
      Thank you, my friend!

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  6. This was powerful

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

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  7. Good poem, Kevin. I hope your weekend has allowed you some rest.

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    1. Thank you, Mary. A bit of a rough few days, but I’m ok. Hope your weekend was a nice one ๐Ÿค—

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  8. An intense and powerful poem

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    1. Thank you very much, Thomas. I am quite glad you enjoyed it, my friend.

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  9. Great job, Kevin ๐Ÿ˜ a very intense and powerful poem โค๏ธ

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    1. Thank you, m’lady. I had some scattered energy I needed to channel. Rough week last week lol
      ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’“

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  10. I know a few people I’d like to send this to!!

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    1. Unfortunately, a lot truly deserve it!

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      1. It’s just as well I’m such a calm person or there would be carnage round here ๐Ÿคฃ

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      2. Duck and cover! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ๐Ÿ˜ฒ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„

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  11. This is exactly how I feel inside most of the time ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    1. Sometimes it’s the best way to be ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช

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      1. Yeah ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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    1. Thank you Dawn! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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