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Preface

by LovelyMay — Preface to this poetic collection extends far beyond a mere introduction—it offers a thoughtful exploration of how boundaries in poetry can be expanded and reshaped. The writer reflects on what constitutes a “story,” not confining it to traditional narratives but embracing formats like lyrical sequences, prose-poem hybrids, and even dramatic verse that draws on natural elements or abstract images. Rather than relying solely on character and plot, the pieces are composed to evoke atmosphere and…
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Chapter Eleven: Hypatia of Alexandria

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter follows Arash Shirazi, a young Iranian man conscripted into military service during the Iran-Iraq War in 1984. With no means to avoid enlistment, Arash reflects on the absurdity of war and the shift from a revolution led by idealists to one controlled by armed zealots. He resigns himself to his fate, imagining his future as just another martyr's photo on the mosque wall. His observations highlight the senselessness of war, where men like him—poor, uneducated, and without special skills—are…
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Chapter III — The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — Chapter III begins as Arjuna, still troubled by moral doubt, asks Krishna whether action or renunciation is the better path for spiritual growth. He seeks clarity on whether wisdom through meditation is superior to actively fulfilling one’s responsibilities in the world. In response, Krishna explains that both knowledge and disciplined action lead to liberation, but action is more suitable for most people. Renouncing all activity may seem noble, yet it often leads to hypocrisy if inner desires remain…
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The Other Fellow

by LovelyMay — The Other Fellow begins by pointing a subtle mirror at the reader, revealing the quiet habit of believing others have it easier, happier, or more successful. We imagine someone else’s path as smoother, their burdens lighter, and their days filled with victories we rarely experience. It’s an instinct rooted in comparison, often sparked by small disappointments in our own lives. Each missed opportunity makes another’s win seem bigger. Every struggle exaggerates the ease we think others enjoy. This…
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VERSE: REST AT EVENING

by LovelyMay — Rest at Evening unfolds gently, inviting the reader to consider not just the end of life, but the calm that follows a day well spent. It does not fear the end but greets it like twilight welcomes night—softly, with acceptance. As life’s momentum slows, the noise that once filled every hour fades into stillness. Familiar duties, long carried with conviction, fall away one by one until only silence remains. That silence does not feel empty but full—brimming with quiet meaning and a release from strain.…
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Ballad: Ellen McJones Aberdeen

by LovelyMay — Ellen McJones Aberdeen appears not merely as a bystander but as a flame that burns quietly at the center of a tale charged with culture, music, and personal change. In the company of Highlanders and bold pipers, she stood not just as a figure of beauty but as a listener who truly felt the spirit of the land. Her admiration for the stirring tunes of Angus McClan reflected more than simple affection—it revealed a connection to something ancient, something that stirred both memory and soul. As pipes roared…
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Ballad: The Baby’s Vengeance

by LovelyMay — The Baby's Vengeance opens with a haunting scene in a grimy corner of Somers Town, where a man named Paley Voltaire, once swaddled in wealth, lies wasted in a rented room. His breath is short, and his gaze flickers with regret, not merely for his failing health, but for the years wasted in indulgence and folly. Paley’s inheritance, once grand, has been consumed by reckless choices—champagne, cards, and companions who disappeared when the gold ran dry. He is advised by a doctor to seek better air in…
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The Tournay of the Heroes

by LovelyMay — The Tournay of the Heroes begins with a horn’s cry that summons not just warriors but the very soul of storytelling across centuries. At this grand meeting of minds and myths, champions of classic romance step forward, clad in time-honored steel and noble resolve. Roland of Roncesvaux, echoing the trumpet of Charlemagne’s battles, joins hands with Wilfred of Ivanhoe, whose code of loyalty still gleams beneath his chainmail. Behind them ride knights of lore—Hereward the Wake with quiet fury, Don…
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A Ballad of Footmen

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled A Ballad of Footmen, a somber meditation unfolds through poetic cadence and biting irony, pulling readers into the absurdity of war waged at the expense of reason and compassion. Rather than drums and marching orders, the tale begins with an old man clinging to the scent of roses as his city falls—a symbol of peace clashing against the thunder of conquest. The soldiers are not painted as heroes but as men swept into violence by the shallow promises of power and patriotic thrill.…
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Chapter Twenty-two

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with Cyrus dreaming of Orkideh, a bald woman with bushy eyebrows and oversized sunglasses, walking through a luxurious mall alongside President Invective, who struggles to keep pace. Orkideh appears amused by his discomfort, while Invective, clad in an ill-fitting suit, pants heavily despite carrying nothing. Cyrus reflects on his tendency to involuntarily include repulsive figures in his dreams, such as past bullies or infamous criminals, suggesting a subconscious grappling with…
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