as short and lazy as apo's was, i still would've voted for him...for this reason alone, creativity...styles, yours wasn't really interesting because that direction has been done, plus, i dislike the way you structure some of your lines, closer is a good example, it runs on...i like reading pieces with a good flow, doesn't matter if the lines are long, but it has to flow, word, try to be a little more creative with your writing though, not bad

highlight of the battle:
As I feel a cold shiver the night makes me quiver
I could make brave a whole army ..
.. W/ all the courage in my liver.

word, apo, good stuff, look forward to reading more of yours

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