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I like this very much, Mer, as I did in PF&D. I like the enjambment and the plain, crisp language. Some thoughts; take them as quibbles if they don't resonate:

Why not (one) thousand swords? It sounds better to my ear.

I don't think "now" is necessary in the last line. "what was once," I think implies it.

Wonderful proem.

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gm

This is my second attempt to leave a comment -- the software seems to have gone squirrelly.

I agree with GM on (one) thousand swords. However, I think that "now" serves the rhythm in the final line.

It's a lovely poem.