Between Battles

Between Battles

The fires of hell have quelled,

for now.

The burning on our skin

has ceased

as we stand in the after battle silence

of the calm breeze.

We count our dead

and mourn such bitter waste.

But we are thankful

the devil is routed

and has retreated to his lair,

where his deception fed,

he will build the strength

of his delusions,

strong enough to strike again.

In our stomach’s pit

we wish he would not return.

but he will,

his evil is infinite

and we are ready,

perpetually prepared

for the good fight!

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

Perpetually prepared for the good fight. There is a verse that reads having done all you can do to stand, stand. For me the perpetuity of standing is the hardest thing ever.
A wonderful poem. Anthemic.

[Archangel Gabriel]

Thank you kind lady for such lovely words and for taking so much time to review my work tonight.

[SteveB]

Well done. The line breaks are perfect for the mod. And you set that right from the begining with the battle ended.....for now. A nicely penned piece with strong images and tight taught writing.

[Archangel Gabriel]

Thank you Steve for such a good review.

[Mark]

Such images your work conjures... bleak mountainside where tired angels rest and contemplate; feeling the satisfaction of another battle won. Love it ;)

[Archangel Gabriel]

Many thank yous Mark!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Feels like a dynamic battle of good and evil. well penned!

[Archangel Gabriel]

Thank you John

[Leslie Philibert]

This poet concentrates on hard, dynamic poetry, a bit fantasy/heroic/Tolkien, and has his style well controlled and well penned..

[Archangel Gabriel]

Thank you Leslie