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This is Alex Brickey, the Editor-in-chief of Shortster. I will be posting about the latest releases of original books, classics, poetry, podcasts, and other projects and collaborations that I have been working on with a variety of talented artists, authors, poets, and illustrators who share the goal of making Good work. I would love it if you would join along!
In Christ,
Alex Brickey
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RIDDLE
A lonely warrior, I am wounded with iron,
Scarred with sword-points, sated with battle-play,
Weary of weapons. I have witnessed much fighting,
Much stubborn strife. From the strokes of war
5 I have no hope for help or release
Ere I pass from the world with the proud warrior band.
With brands and billies they beat upon me;
The hard edges hack me; the handwork of smiths
In crowds I encounter; with courage I endure
10 Ever bitterer battles. No balm may I find,
And no doctor to heal me in the whole field of battle,
To bind me with ointments and bring me to health,
But my grievous gashes grow ever sorer
Through death-dealing strokes by day and night.