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Tested and refined, trial and combat.

Trained and ready.

By Jordan ZunigaPublished 5 years ago 1 min read

Stroke and smash, hammer down, sharpen the weary blade,

Rust, decay, fire testing, controlled, disciplined trick and spade,

Tested through pain, refined, sooner gain, future tool for the masters use,

Oath sworn, loyalty pledged, through disdain, through harsh abuse,

Trials sought, testings declared, wilderness realm sooner sought,

Fight and battle, wage your war, skill and experience bought,

Such is the way of tribulation, when enemy troops come on board,

Such is the way of testing mettle, and the will and strength of the sword,

Falter not, nor lose control, despite how the enemies plans evolve,

Steadfast sword, steady steel, focused and furnaced, resolve...

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About the Creator

Jordan Zuniga

Aspiring christian creative writer creating pieces to provoke thought and give God and Lord Jesus Christ the glory! God bless and I hope you’re doing well!

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