battles | Emily Romrell

Flyting

Think rap battles were a modern invention? Think again! Medieval poets were dropping fire bars centuries ago, though they called it ‘flyting’ – a verbal showdown where insults flew faster than arrows.

Live In The Along

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Live not for battles won. Live not for The-End-Of-The-Song. Live in the along. ~ Gwendolyn Brooks

A Breathtaking Mosaic

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She never seemed shattered; to me, she was a breathtaking mosaic of the battles she’s won. ~ Matt Baker

How Far You Can Go

Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome. ~ N.R. Walker