The anguish of a pacifistic troll

Dearly Beloved,  

We gather here to mourn the passing of this goblin, Nik Wik. As a pacifistic troll who weeps rivers of anguish at the state of the eleventh earth, I’m here to condemn violence in every form. Why can’t we stop these battles which butcher innocents like Nik Wik in the name of Mythrall, a god we can’t even be sure exists? Sure, there is a reliquary within the Palace of the Ancients, said to possess holy cups which can unravel the fabric of this world, and if the Dark One gets it, he’ll remake the universe according to his mad delusions. But I’m tired of this war. I’d like, too, to plant the sweet asylum that smells like honey and peace where we don’t have to defend kings or fight evil, and just let a dreamy, all-enveloping languor possess us.

For dVerse

Image by M W from Pixabay

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32 responses to “The anguish of a pacifistic troll”

  1. Well done! People and trolls grow weary when they realize freedom isn’t free. But being tired surely is better than being enslaved.

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    1. Yup. Freedom definitely isn’t free. Thank you for your comment!

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  2. This is sooo very clever. Is this photo of something real or perhaps a bit of virtual artwork? And yes, we need peace very badly, both in the world and withing the countries.
    ..

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    1. The photo is something real I think, but I’m not sure. And yes, we need peace. Thank you Jim.

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  3. Bruce Goodman avatar
    Bruce Goodman

    It’s called trolling for peace.

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    1. Let’s troll for it together. You can be the armoured green ogre, and I’ll be the fur wearing battle troll!

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  4. Well said! Why are others our enemies simply because they aren’t the same as us? Love the image and wonderful words!

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words Dawn! Sadly that’s the way of this cruel world.

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  5. Nice one Nitin. Thanks for dropping by my blog

    Much💛love

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  6. A clever Weaver in lovely style, from fantasy to mirror à reality…

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    1. Thank you very much!

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  7. Oh this pulled me in. As much as it feels like fantasy, unfortunately, much could be translated to our world today. I like how you expanded the line.

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    1. Thank you so much Mish!

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  8. Very nicely done. A great story and good use of the prompt.

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  9. Very clever writing and perfect image to go with it! I hope peace comes for this troll (and all of us).

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    1. Thank you Merril. I hope it does too.

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  10. Very nice! Eloquent and thoughtful.

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    1. Thank you very much Dawn!

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  11. This is incredibly powerful writing, Nitin. So much to contemplate here especially the stark reality that innocent lives are lost in the name of power and corruption that sadly prevails in our world. The line by Riegel fits in beautifully! Thank you so much for writing to the prompt. 💘

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words Sanaa ❤️

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  12. Your Prosery is clever and beautifully composed! I enjoyed reading it. Cheers.

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    1. Thank you very much!

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  13. Oh I love this.. how wonderful… but alas the good-natured troll might be a little bit naive

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    1. Yup he definitely is. And thank you!

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  14. Oh, I love your fantasy. I agree with Bjorn. A little too naive.. maybe Nit Wit fits better. I have issues with pacifists. Don’t misunderstand me. I love peace!

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    1. Lol! I guffawed at Nit Wit! Yup the troll is super naive. I not particularly fond of pacifists myself, though I love peace too.

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  15. Fantastical tale with a warm heart.

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    1. Thank you very much.

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