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The Final Battle

a nonet

By Randy BakerPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
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Cutting and slashing at each other,

like claymores and battle axes,

we try to draw blood with words.

With vengeance born of pain,

born of betrayal,

we clash to the last.

Our love has died,

so we fight

one last

fight.

sad poetryheartbreak

About the Creator

Randy Baker

Poet, author, essayist.

My Vocal "Top Stories":

* The Breakers Motel * 7 * Holding On * Til Death Do Us Part * The Fisherman

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  • Esala Gunathilakeabout a year ago

    A well said nonet Randy.

  • Lamar Wigginsabout a year ago

    Ha! Cool image. Clever entry, Randy.

  • Sadly, this is how many relationships end. Well done Randy.

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