May dribbles - 26

The ship was steely hope as soldiers boarded. “No more. No more,” officers ordered. “Hold firm. We’ll be back for sure.”

War’s angry shots devoured; ship’s black hull blazed, blackened and sank. No more. Soldiers to prisoners to graves till only one remained, clutched ragged clothing like a teddy bear.

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