Pen vs. Sword

The sword rejoiced in his history so proud,

“The battles won!” he crowed aloud.

“But who is the mightier?” replied the pen.

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“I’ve conquered worlds with my broadsword,

As the ancients and poets did record.”

“But who has the rapier wit?” said the pen.

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“So, you think that I should to ploughshares turn?”

The poet’s words did the mighty sword spurn.

“Skewered by your own epee,” said the pen.

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“I’ve sent many men to the heavens high.

“I’ve lived by my sword and thereby shall I die.”

“You’re foiled again,” replied the pen.

“I’ll slay you with words and thereby shall I win.”