Eloquent Expressionalism
Eloquent Expressionalism
The thick morning fog swirls in plumes on the field as the sun attempts to break through the cover above. Hues of orange, purple, and red combine to form a breathtaking vista that belies the nature of what?s transpiring. The tall grass is stained red. Heat and humidity work in sync to establish an invisible barrier that bonds clothing to skin with little effort.
To either side stand men in arms. Their brandished uniforms clearly visible against the backdrop of thick pine and spruce trees that surround the expanse of open land. Officers on horseback dictate orders to men who form the front line. Their well-groomed steeds exert a sense of power that would strike fear into anyone who would draw near. Pistols hug their sides as a reminder that abandonment is treason, and punishable by death.
Cannons flank the field, positioned aggressively at the front of the line as to optimize their distance. Men awaiting the next shot step away in order to evade the recoil of the large gun. The smell of gunpowder and open wounds fill the air, a truly sickening combination. The sound of men screaming is overpowering, their
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