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History

Stately History marching, 

but missing a heartbeat, 

stealing last sighs

with its austere eyes, 

brandishing swords

and quills, trying 

to quench a need, 

a human greed for

happenings, the kind

that might spill

some blood, and 

then some ink. 

 

When ends are nigh, 

History just smiles, 

ready to still Time, 

on scrolls to shine;

in its back pocket 

you'll find

immortelles, and 

a pinch of hindsight. 

◄ Marked Deck

After Eleusis ►

Comments

Holden Moncrieff

Sun 20th Mar 2022 01:24

Thank you so much, John, I'm always encouraged by your thoughtful comments! 😎

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John Botterill

Sat 19th Mar 2022 19:58

Very profound, Holden. Taking a wider perspective makes us see events differently.
"greed for happenings... spill some blood and then some ink."
As usual, you made me think! 😎

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