The battle of the flesh and the soul
To do what's right
When there is one else around
Not a human being in sight
To stand againt the temptation
To saddle up and fight.
I was charging forward
Artillery landing to the left
Shells exploding to the right
My horse in a steady gallop
With or without me
He wasn't about to stop.
His eyes fixed on the lead Horse
Which showed a brilliant white
Like a lightning bolt
Dazzling like a colt
A Jerusalem desert backdrop
Somehow I managed to stay on top.
I was wounded
Just hanging on
The battle ahead
Already riding over the dead
I slapped my horse
And yelled "Faster."
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Dear Douglas, no wonder this piece have thousands and thousands of hits. Every line makes me feel like i'm in the middle of the battle where brave men and women fight with selflessness and integrity. I'm glad I stumbled on this captivating piece. Peace and love in Christ.
INTEGRITY - STANDING UP FOR WHAT ONE BELIEVES IN DESPITE THE COST...IT IS GOD GIVEN AND THE INSTANCES REQUIRING UP TO 'STAND' WILL GO ON UNTIL WE ARE SAFE IN HIS ARMS. BLESSINGS. THANKS FOR THE SHARE. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
The charge into battle...riding hard and the steed ,as fierce a soldier as the warrior....doing the bidding from the touch or yank of the reigns..moving as one in battle...awesome marriage caught with your pen. Exceptional action piece.
Susan
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