The field was wide, but the path was narrow avoiding the mines. We could sense the shadow of death through the destroyed tanks on each side of us, but this was the only way to get there. Others depended on us and we depended on them to make the right decisions.
We made it through the field before sunset. Thanks to those who came before us and to those who came with us, we all did.
During the battle that continued for three more weeks, and long after that, I was not the only one who felt joy that in spite of being broken we were still found worthy to serve.
Linked to Six Sentence Stories where Denise offers the prompt word “field” for these stories of six sentences.
One of my micro-stories, “Door”, was published in Whispers and Echoes‘ Tiny Terrors theme. I am grateful to the editor Sammi Cox for selecting it.
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
A great story!
“In spite of being broken” I hope I am “still found worthy to serve.” 🙂
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Thank you, Romi!
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Well done, Frank! This could be a literal battlefield, or the battlefield of life.
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It could be both. Thank you, Crystal!
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All have a place, and much to do if they choose to do it.
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Yes, we all do. Thank you!
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When a goal is shared there is no denying the power of a cooperative effort.
Another good lesson Six, Frank 🙂
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Thank you, Denise!
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This is GOOD, Frank–you amaze me.
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Thank you! I am glad you liked this.
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I always like your stories 🙂
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A great story…!💖
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Thank you, Akshita!
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My pleasure 🙂🧡
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Well written, capturing the importance of a unit working together against odds. The image of those destroyed tanks either side of the path is powerful.
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Thank you!
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PS: congrats on getting ‘Door’ featured over at Whispers and Echoes. Enjoyed that too 🙂
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Thank you!
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as with all excellent Sixes, you’ve give us a tale, a short diversion and a mirror (for those willing to hold it up)
good Six, yo
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Thank you!
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Something I cannot get my mind around is fighting a literal war. So much bravery! Excellent six!
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Thank you, Dyanne!
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This would be a perfect SIX for the upcoming Veterans Day here in the United States or in any similar holiday elsewhere.
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I think it would as well. Thank you, Pat!
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One step at a time…
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That should work. Thank you, Lisa!
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