The Closed Mouth Paradox

Loaded ammunition,

With hands praying to be steady.

Vigilant in action,

But still staying war-ready.

With a closed armoury

filled with endless rounds,

I wrestle the devil’s army

and hold my ground.

I provoke my mind with thoughts-

ones that question the art of war

like the closed mouth paradox-

hidden artillery that keeps the foes far.

Like Goliath’s weaponry

and David’s sling and stone

It is not the strength of artillery,

But the grace of the soldier who holds.

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