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Deconstructing & Rebuilding
Sometimes you've got to destroy in order to rebuild
Laying a new and sturdier foundation in order to heal
Building up your serenity temple plank by plank
Resurrecting like a Phoenix from the despair you sank
Becoming the General of your tank on life's battlefields
Knowing when to lower your guards and when to raise your shields
When to wield your pen and when to brandish your sword
Knowing when to break ranks when not on one accord
Marching forward from those you've dishonorably discharged
Protecting your area of operations by launching a barrage
A barrage of missiles or pistols for those who're against you
There are casualties in war, no matter the venue
Only use your rear view to self reflect
Obtaining lessons from stresses; never regret
Forgive, if you choose, but forgetting is for fools
For history repeats itself in this Hard Knock School
Laying a new and sturdier foundation in order to heal
Building up your serenity temple plank by plank
Resurrecting like a Phoenix from the despair you sank
Becoming the General of your tank on life's battlefields
Knowing when to lower your guards and when to raise your shields
When to wield your pen and when to brandish your sword
Knowing when to break ranks when not on one accord
Marching forward from those you've dishonorably discharged
Protecting your area of operations by launching a barrage
A barrage of missiles or pistols for those who're against you
There are casualties in war, no matter the venue
Only use your rear view to self reflect
Obtaining lessons from stresses; never regret
Forgive, if you choose, but forgetting is for fools
For history repeats itself in this Hard Knock School
Published 5th Sep 2021
| Edited 21st Sep 2021
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5th Sep 2021 8:05pm
One thing I must say about your intellectual musings my King, they are straight forward and upfront, and it's a blessing, because, I am quite sure each person takes away something completely different, however, if we all compare notes, most minds would have derived at the same conclusion.. I like the universal vibe of this musing..
6th Sep 2021 12:19pm
A most wonderful Psalm.
... Nice, spaced out rhythms that made for a clean, smooth read.
... Vivid symbolisms & imagery.
... Great execution of the ending.
(Structure on point.)
... Nice, spaced out rhythms that made for a clean, smooth read.
... Vivid symbolisms & imagery.
... Great execution of the ending.
(Structure on point.)
6th Sep 2021 11:30pm
7th Sep 2021 1:08am
Adapt
Advance
and Attain
Rearward glances are truly for reflection and repositioning, never regrets, as you so sagely said
Excellent, Sir Damon
Advance
and Attain
Rearward glances are truly for reflection and repositioning, never regrets, as you so sagely said
Excellent, Sir Damon
8th Sep 2021 9:52pm
I like the slightly different metaphors you used in each stanza (and sometimes within a single stanza) without any of them seeming weaker or forced. A great truth - it's always painful to do the unpicking/ knocking down before rebuilding, but it's sometimes necessary and leads to greater things ultimately. I enjoyed this.
10th Oct 2021 7:53pm
"Only use your rear view to self reflect
Obtaining lessons from stresses; never regret" I think really helps to grow. Those mistakes and stumbles in the past help us not get burned again in the future and to certainly avoid even more dangerous pitfalls that lurk nearby.
Excellent spill.
Obtaining lessons from stresses; never regret" I think really helps to grow. Those mistakes and stumbles in the past help us not get burned again in the future and to certainly avoid even more dangerous pitfalls that lurk nearby.
Excellent spill.
