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Soldier of Fortune and Fame

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Life spread out before his eyes
Like an open, grassy field
Blue skies let his thoughts run free
His soul shall never yield

Fortune and fame his only goals
Music to light his trails
A momentary pause he takes
His talent will tip the scales

Artists who went before his time
Their legacies push him on
Songs of old now fill his head
To his destiny he is drawn

His name will be in billboard lights
As surely as moon and sun
This soldier of fortune knows not retreat
His future has just begun

 

 

 

 

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Picture Credit: http://thesoulmirror.deviantart.com/art/Soldier-of-Fortune-125720247

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  • Manda Kathryn Greeters member
    November 16
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    Thank You for Your Entry ~


    excellent rhyming; I love the background, and flow of this write - it captivates me completely

    best of luck


    • An Old Codger gold member
      November 17
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      Thanks for your kind comment, for hosting and for that shiny Bronze cup.


  • Rheea gold member
    November 6

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    you make him sound so real , find myself hoping he is one of those that make it.


  • Perennial Plague
    November 5

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    Whew!!!!

    This is simply an amazing write. Nice rhyme. Love the last few lines of this. The last stanza quite stood out.

    His name will be in billboard lights
    As surely as moon and sun
    This soldier of fortune knows not retreat
    His future has just begun

    Awesome work here. Good luck in the contest. XD


  • west-word
    November 5
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    What else can I say but excellent write my friend.
    Best of luck in the contest.


  • sewasham gold member
    November 5
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    Excellent rhyme and meter. I enjoyed this. Keep up the good work. Take care and Have fun. Steve


  • paul claxton
    November 5
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    great poem,love it


  • Wandika gold member
    November 5

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    Well done

    What a wonderful poem. Short in stature but full and rich.

    Jim


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    November 4

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    WOW!!

    I like it!! I'm wondering who the musician soldier of fortune is, described in the poem? Could it be Kevin Skinner?!!? Great work, Poet, and an excellent take on the prompt!! Good luck in the contest!! You have a winner here!!
    Peace,
    Cyn

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