“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. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar

      Thank you, Reena.

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    1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar

      Thanks, Anupama.

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  1. Reena Saxena Avatar

    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. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar

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

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      1. Reena Saxena Avatar

        You are welcome.

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  2. Reena Saxena Avatar

    Deeply insightful. Thanks for joining in, Benjamin!

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    1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar

      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. Sadje Avatar

    Excellent take Benjamin.

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    1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar

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

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        You’re welcome

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  4. GraceoftheSun Avatar

    Wonderful take, Benjamin . Love it.💕

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    1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar

      Merci beaucoup!

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  5. Susan St.Pierre Avatar

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

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    1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar

      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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