05/20/2026
Don't be a fool, lay down your sword
Don't be a fool, you don't want to war with me
I know you think me passive, easy prey.
Don't be a fool, my silence is not submission.
Your words are harsh, laced with hate and dripping with venom.
Don't be a fool your words hold no sway.
Don't mistake my stillness as fear
Your words fail.
You raise your sword
Why'd you have to be a fool?
Kneeling she gave respect to the life lost in this meaningless war.
She rises
She raises her chin towards the sky.
She feels the warmth of the sun.
She feels the wind as it swirls lightly around her.
She hears the life of the forest and the birds in the air.
She takes a deep breath.
She's not alone
She falls to her knees, asking for forgiveness.
She feels her strength fading and the cold sensation of sorrow taking its place.
Tears begin gathering in her eyes.
She fights the sorrow, fights the tears.
She feels a warmth surrounding her and in her minds eye she hears
"It's ok, let go".
She let go, no longer able to hold it back, the pain the sorrow the loneliness. She cried until she had no more tears to shed.
the warmth never left her. It comforted her like a warm blanket. She felt safe.
Her breathing steadied.
Her mind became clearer.
She gave thanks, prayer and love.
she continued on her journey.
She knew who she was. She was love, life and beauty.
She was also death
She could create or destroy.
She chose creation and life don't be a fool, death will destroy you .
She is a warrior, war happens.
War is not her.