Final Battle
The horn blew and the Captain's voice cut through the melee, the screams and the whine of war. "The war has ended!"
Blood bespeckled soldiers stood up in trenches, faces momentarily inscrutable, broke out in laughter, almost insane laughter. They stood frozen, feet entrenched in cold mud. Then, as if one synchronized beast their arms with weapons attached to tight fists raised high above each head and a Whoop drifted up as joy furrowed through the tall and bowed men, some holding another up gentle as babes.
The Sergeant yelled, "Lay down your weapons, men. Show me the way home," as some of the ranks lay still on the grass, arms missing or blood coagulating near their final bed.
Here is today's freewrite. The prompt show me the way home
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I was as happy as the men were that the war had ended but sadly not soon enough for some. I think this is the first time I have read a freewrite where I was elated and sorrowful all at once. Well done!
Thank you. This was high praise for me! To know I stirred those deep emotions shows I was able to evoke these turmoil experienced. I appreciate the feedback.
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Thank you @bluengel.
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Most welcome ! :) @wandrnrose7 💙
Have a Good Day !
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Love the photo, the men, triumph, the end of the war, and the final line!
The images came so readily. I've read a lot of historical fiction written during numerous wars. I can't even imagine those final moments in each heart, though. @carolkean
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