Fathers of the Forge Invocation by Kevin Wikse
Update 08/05/2023 My words still ring true and set the heart ablaze. A life re-purposed. I am made whole as another heals. -Kevin Wikse I received a comment on it a few days ago for a blog entry I made in 2011 from a man who suffered a great setback. My words and experiences inspired him to crawl out of his depression, spend time under the iron, and build himself back up. I knew I needed the blow the dust off this piece and re-submit it to a larger audience. I hope it inspires many more people. -Kevin Wikse 2022 Original 2011 Post The Revised 2011 Post I have been through some life-altering adjustments in the last couple of weeks. Lord Mars laid waste to my old life. With a mighty spear stroke, he sent me to crawl off and assess my wounds. In hindsight, I intuitively knew it was coming. I knew I required more room to grow than my current situation could afford me. My progress had become stifled. Sons of Mars must always march on. There is only ...