The Song Rising

Everyone accepts a currency. Money, mercy, the illusion of power –there are always ways to purchase loyalty.

The only way to survive is to believe you always will

All of us left loved ones in the shadow

‘Warden’s . . . interesting, isn’t he?’
‘That’s one word for him,’ I said.

If you are guaranteed to win, there is no game at all.

War has often been called a game, with good reason. Both have combatants. Both have sides. Both carry the risk of losing.