The hammer beat against the red-hot sword, their clang resounding through the empty forge, a war cry. Once, twice, thrice, the Blacksmith beat the steel, until it was as smooth as a blade of grass, but far deadlier. Satisfied, he plunged the weapon into a vat of oil and hung it on the wall, to … Continue reading War’s Gift
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Nature’s Dream
Nature is asleep. You watch her sleeping soundly, her head tucked under her arms, unconsciously protecting long braids of flowers and vines. Her breathing is slow, so slow that you have to press your ear to the cool moss of her chest in order to hear it. The moss tickles your ear. You pull away, … Continue reading Nature’s Dream
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