Machine hearts

“I want to be a soldier!”

It’s been his song since childhood

Inspired by Batman

And the other guy who gums and ‘degums’ himself from buildings to save a girl in danger

Little did he know that soldiers wear uniforms

Much larger than the passion to defend the defenseless

It’s only from high up here

Above the screams of innocent civilians

Does he realize how noble ambitions can be driven into the heat of madness

Written for RXC PROMPT #242, hosted by Reena

17 responses to “Machine hearts”

  1. Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
    Machine hearts … By Benjamin

    Above the screams of innocent civilians …Read on for more

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    1. Thank you so much, Reena, for reblogging my take. I’m honored. I deeply appreciate it.

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  2. Deeply insightful. Thanks for joining in, Benjamin!

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    1. You are welcome, Reena. It’s a pleasure joining in.

      I am glad you found my take insightful. Thank you.

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  3. Excellent take Benjamin.

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    1. Thank you so much, Sadje. I am delighted to read your encouraging feedback.

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  4. Wonderful take, Benjamin . Love it.💕

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  5. The BIG picture is so hard to see on the ground. Excellent!

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    1. Thanks so much, Susan, for making time to read and for commenting. I deeply appreciate the feedback.

      I agree with you, the big picture is so hard to see on the ground.

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