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Shadows of Power

A Quest for Peace in a Nuclear Age

By Jason “Jay” BenskinPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Shadows of Power
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Within the depths of darkness, where secrets lie,

Dwells a force that can turn paradise into a cursed sky.

A potent force, a blade with two edges,

A power to wield, a universe it hedges.

In the billowing mushroom clouds, fear grips humanity,

Whispers of terror spread eternally.

Through the haunting echoes of Hiroshima and Nagasaki's cries,

We witness the tragic folly where devastation lies.

Amidst the fear, a glimmer of hope gleams,

A longing for tranquility, a way to endure dreams.

In the wake of destruction, as ashes descend,

Mankind yearns for peace, a more gentle blend.

May our destiny not be shaped by the tools of strife,

But by the wisdom in our hearts and the courage of life.

In the gentle glow of dialogue, lit by understanding’s light,

We navigate through the shadows of the darkest night.

Harmony is not found in thunderous roars,

But in serene determination to settle old scores.

To lay down arms, embrace former foes,

And let compassion in unity grow.

Let us strive, with every breath we take,

To build a world where peace will awake.

Where the specter of nuclear threat fades away,

And humanity finds peace to stay.

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Jason “Jay” Benskin

Crafting authored passion in fiction, horror fiction, and poems.

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    Written by Jason “Jay” Benskin