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Armor Poetry at Paper Poetry
Armed with Words — a poem of truth and love
A minute poem for the Paper Poetry ‘Armor Poetry’ prompt
I arm myself with truth and love,
And dispose of
The fiery darts
That pierce my heart.
Through strife and war, I walk in peace;
Let love increase:
Expose the lies,
Unmask disguise.
I wield the sword of poetry;
My words the key:
Unlock the grave,
My soul to save.
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. — Ephesians 6:13–17
Esther learned to read when she was four years old, and began writing shortly thereafter. She is a Canadian queer Christian poet, crafting with words to create art and music.
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