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The Conqueror sighed as the tranquil air blew through his hair. When he reached these fields a generation ago, it was to raze them, as part of a prophecy that he would reshape reality in his image. He never suspected that it was he who would be altered; that he would grow as fond of this place of peace as he had been of destruction.
'Conqueror'. They still called him that. At first he thought they were mocking him, but with him he came to realize the truth. He share their sense of peace; he had conquered the fiercest dragon.
Clever philosophy!
ReplyDeletelove this he was the true conquered
ReplyDeleteI love the imagery. I can just see him standing there, surveying the land, and thinking. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI love the way it ends, how he finds peace and gains self-mastery
ReplyDeleteThis really works as a commentary on finding one's self, but also for hope.
ReplyDeletevery nice. an interesting thought about conquering and peace
ReplyDeleteFinding that you've changed in thought is a sobering yet peaceful revelation. I really like this.
ReplyDeleteNice one! A changed perspective peace instead of destruction.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments, everyone! Glad to hear this one was so well-received.
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