title: Poetic Therapy: Battle Wounds
author:  Tavares J. Bussey 
description: Tavares J. Bussey is an American poet and writer, born in Edgefield, SC in 1981. He is an artist who writes to heal, to empower, to encourage and to give voice to human experiences that many fear giving voice to. His hope is that one person reads his work and decides not to give up on life but instead makes the victorious choice to affirm and pursue life. He is an encourager at heart and loves to see others around him succeed with joy and peace. He is an educator and a freelance creative writer and currently resides in New Haven, CT.
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  “You will not use this as an excuse to take this land. Your quarrel is with me
  and me alone.”
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Ivar’s insolent gaze raked her form, burning through Thyre’s clothes. Against
  her will, the memory of what it was like to lie wrapped in his arms welled up
  inside her. Angrily she damped it down, but not before a knowing gleam
  appeared in his eyes.
  
  
  “I did not hear you complaining last night. What passed between us was your
  suggestion.”
  
  
  “That was different. It ended this morning.”
  
  
  “We are far from finished, you and I.”
  
  
  The back of her neck prickled a warning. She took a half step backward, but
  his hand shot out, clamping around her waist and pulling her forward. His
  thigh hit her hip. Ruthlessly he lowered his mouth. His tongue delicately
  traced the outline of her mouth. Her hands came up and buried themselves in
  his hair, wanting the warmth to continue.
  
  
  Abruptly he let her go and ran a finger down the side of her face and neck….
  
  
  “Mine.”
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The Vikin