of a war that lasted
265 years
an old war
and old hates
filled with
bloody battle
after bloody battle
no family untouched
death
famine
sickness
bodies lingering
piled up
like disappointment
no one cares
At one time righteous victory
was sought
wrongs righted
then it was about
taking back loss
than revenge
then a horrible scrabble
to keep what was left
biding time
attacking back
attacking forward
generation after generation
committed to the fight
to keep the horde at bay
a horde now satisfied
with what’s left
is better
then nothing at all
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