It was a dark and lonely night.
The sky would have been a vision to behold with all the lovely stars, and a bright full moon…. if…. only if, it wasn’t bequeathed with an awning of heavy storm-ridden clouds.
The air was taught… It prophesied a demonic storm.
There I was, beside the lake… kneeling down.
My arm bled…body covered in scars and bruises.
My hand, pressed against my chest as I gasped for breathe.
My eyes squinted as the pain rendered me numb and senseless.
Everything seemed like a blur.
In front of me, my sword had lain for years, waiting for me…. desperate for victory.
It was a blade of Honor, it shone with brilliance, a luster like no other…. except, now, its shine was a gleam of crimson…for…it was now drenched in blood.
I gathered my strength. My body lost its power, but …. I couldn’t have lost my desire to conquer.
I stood up… Limping….my legs quivered.
My hands clinched around the hilt of the blade.
I swayed it, in all the ways known to my kind…. like a sloshed fool … hoping to kill my rival, once and for all.
But…alas, the knights of obscure wisdom shouldn’t dream the dreams of their reign.
Another sword came flashing, piercing through the air. The assailant aimed at my calf and knocked me down.
I was lying there… helpless… grunting curses at the silhouette of my enemy.
Suddenly, the clouds withdrew their rebellion.
The Moon enlightened the world… revealing the face of my opponent.
It was me.
I hated myself.
– Gauri Walecha
Of blood and gore (y).
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Haha! Yeah! You know how it works π
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You bet.π
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Haha! Yeah!
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Oh man!!! Such power ππππππ You are the only enemy of yourself and no one else β€πππ Incredible, loved it all the way. ππ
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Awww! Thank you so much Sid! I am so glad you like it! Your comments always make my dayππ
Very true! We are the worst and the only enemy to ourselves.
Thank you so much for the lovely support β€οΈ
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ππYou are welcome ππ
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This is some very powerful come back dear Gauri! It’s just amazing how you described this battle that we face with ourselves and our different fears and emotions!
“Butβ¦alas, the knights of obscure wisdom shouldnβt dream the dreams of their reign” great line here!
But we didn’t know which side has won actually, didn’t we? π Great share!
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Thank you so much Huguette π€
I am so glad that you like the piece. Something very close to my heart. Self-loathing and self-hatred feed at a person’s soul, but alas, it’s very acceptable in today’s time and age.π
That’s my favourite line too. Woke up at the middle of a night and scribbled that on a diary. I love these lines when they just dawn on you, naturally.
Yeah! I don’t know who wins, but I am really wishing that the heart isn’t killed like that.
Thank you so much π€ππ
Have a great day ahead π
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Itβs actually a great thing to do! Write the idea immediately π I feel so frustrated when the idea is vanished and I really try hard to retrieve it π
Loving ourselves is a life time struggle and we need to win this battle ASAP
the love and respect and appreciation should win, always! The heart is never killed as long as itβs full of love
ππ my pleasure
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Absolutely! I always carry a tiny diary with me to note down my creative impulses (I don’t like to type my ideas, so not on the phone π ). You should totally check this idea out. I would love to have some spontaneous savagery from you ππ π
Absolutely! Self love is the most difficult battle but the victory brings endless blessings along π€
Very true! We need to spread positivity. The world needs more smilesπ
Let’s fill every heart with unconditional loveππ
Have a great day ahead ππ
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I love diaries and small books, but I rather use my phone notes to not draw attention that’s it, especially when I’m with my friends, I’m the kind that don’t like to speak about what I’m doing and so, I’m a bit a lone wolf even with friends around!
spontaneous savagery ?? ππ the problem that when it’s gone, impossible to retrieve it, I remember waking up in the morning cursing, because I had a flow of great ideas and then I slept and when I woke up, it was empty! Nothing! I stayed grumpy the entire day π I look like shit when I’m grumpy π
Well you look happy and relaxed (spreading love and stuff hahhaha) butterflies are around huh??? πππ
Wish you lot of love and happiness always β€ π
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Oh I see! I understand your point. People might confuse that with showing off!π€
Haha! I can relate. I am a loner too, even when I go to a party.
ππ Haha! True that. Some thoughts just cross the mind, like an epiphany, and the next moment, they are gone π€£
Hahaha! Goodness! That would have been a terribly grumpy dayππ
Haha! I think my butterflies have turned into honey bees. They chase me away π€£
Aww! You too, lots of love!π€π
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Yes or they put their nose with my things and I hate to see noses around π
Yes those thoughts they are actually the best!!
πΎπΎπΎπΎ yes terribly grumpy π
Honey bees!!! Non wonder youβre disappearing hahah this is great though πππ take good care and keep focusing π
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Haha! Absolutely! So many noses increases the probability of one being punched ππ
Yeah! Very true π
ππ That reminded me of the grumpy cat π
Haha! Yeah. The bees are chasing me away π π
Yeah. You too, take care dear and have a lovely timeπ€π
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ππ watch out of the bees then π
Itβs sad that Grumpy cat died π
Wish your weekend is great and enjoyable π€π
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Haha! I am trying very hard π π
Yeah! I agree! I miss grumpy cat π
Well! Although the last week was really rough, this week is better! I am making my way through it with a smile! π
Have a lovely time!π€π
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The imagery you drew of the battle of the emotional turmoil with self is incredible Gauri. Loved the way you penned it.π
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Thank you so much Radhika! I am so glad you like the piece. Thanks a lot for this beautiful comment.
Have a great day ahead ππ
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Profound description! I could feel the imagery you painted with your words.
Climax was perfect – The battle we keep on fighting with ourselves, everyday. π―
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Thank you so much Abhishek! I am so glad that I could connect with you through my words. βΊοΈ
Yeah! Very true! This is a never ending battle. We need to claim victory every single day to protect our soul and make sure that it doesn’t die under the crippling pressures of self-loathing.
Thanks for the amazing support! Always a pleasure to have you here π
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Wow. Yes, the most difficult enemy to defeat is ourselves.
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Absolutely true! The battle against self-loathing is the most difficult battle in one’s life.
Thank you so much for stopping by! So glad you like it π
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Gory….but i loved itπ€.
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Haha! I agree! It is gory!π
But I am so glad that you like it π€π
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Woahhh that plot twist. Powerful words and thought-provoking phrases. Amazing β€β€
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Haha! Gotcha!π
Aww! Thank you so much Nour! I am so glad you like it!π€π
Have a great day ahead π
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Beautifully written! β€
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Thank you so much! I am so glad you like it π
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Pleasure!
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Ohhhh I love this one!
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Aww! Thank you so much! I am so glad you like it π
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Beautifully written. You have such a lyrical style! π€
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Goodness. That is such a lovely comment. I am so glad you like my writing style. β€
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You’re very welcome. I look forward to reading more π€
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Interesting π
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Glad you found it interesting βΊοΈ
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