The Civil War Statue Who Cried

I wrote this short story inspired by controversy surrounding a Civil War memorial at my university. I wrote this hoping to inspire a sense of connection, understanding, and empathy. I also wanted to emphasize a common theme found in war - that often "it's a rich man's war, but a poor man's fight" and how often soldiers who fight and lay down their lives at war do not necessarily share the same principles or politics as those in power who start these wars. Of course, I also added fantasy elements too inspired by an SCP entry and wanted to create a broader narrative. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please, feel free to tell me what you think!