Read the passage from "A Shield."A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron,Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play,Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting,Much stubborn strife.From the strokes of warI have no hopefor help or releaseEre I pass from the worldwith the proud warrior band.

The speaker describes being wounded by iron, scarred by sword-points, and weary of weapons. These details show that war has caused lasting physical and emotional harm. The best choice is “War leaves enduring scars,” while the passage does not suggest that fighting brings contentment or honor.

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