He set out to win a crown to his land, she watched him from the loft with the whining baby in her arms, wishing her every tear were powerful enough to tether him
Plot: He is brave to fight for his land, leaving behind his family. She is brave to let him go! Real bravery!
Written for: Trifecta Challenge
This weekend we’re asking for 30 of your own words plus the three following words for a total of 33 words.
Tether Loft Crown
Dhriti 
War is hard on everyone, the families left behind as well as the soldiers.
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Oh, this was so emotional. I agree, it is brave to let go when you really want to hold on tighter 🙂
Thank you Janna
Very beautiful Dhriti! Packed with emotion.
Thank you very much for the kind words.
Oh, don’t we all want that!
We surely do, Thank you for stopping by.
Why is bravery defined in terms of what we leave behind, and not-so-often in the currency of what we embrace? Just a thought…
Thanks for reading
Great work
Thanks Ruby
This was perfect. Thank you.
Thanks for reading
Great depiction of the impact of war on families. Nicely done!
Thank you Ivy
That’s heartbreaking.
Thanks for reading Draug
A great story of loss and what’s left behind.
Thank you so much
This was very touching-loved the intense emotion!
Thanks for the kind words
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Very well written. Good integration of all the prompt words into an intensely sad moment.
Thanks for the kind words Sini
I’m sure he wishes the same as he marches to an unknown outcome.
This is a moving piece. Thank you for linking up. Voting is now active so don’t forget to come back.
Pleasure is mine. Thanks for stopping by.