Adelaide and I

Three more poems from the Muse Erato, via Topaz.

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Inspired by 'Ozmandias' of Percy Shelley

c120 - Listen! Ye Mighty

Listen!
Ye mighty to
Ozymandias of
Egypt: “Look on my works! Despair!”---
Now gone.

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This was written for an executive director
of a Veterans' Service Group. But I don't think
she understood or appreciated the references. And yes,
they are antiquated to a certain extent.

CM1 - Zephyr Breath

Twilight
Fired breeze whisks a
Madder-kinned aura through
Bright Crown's senses for sweet savour:
Sylvere

Fram'd and
Twinned savant; swift
Runnen faire; cameo
Gemmed beauty---sun-and-snow bowered
Image!

Zephyr
Breath sails coupled
Crown and Wreath 'neath summer
Melodie's lilt to risen Dog
Greet. O!

Behold
Firm rock-bearer
Unaswer'd, whom frolicking
Birdes escort through silken dreams with
Faery

Musick
Delight. Spirits
Aloft! Lest soulful mists
Dry vanish, ne'er to soar again.
Away!

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Just a thought.

m2 - Mankind Has Forgotten War

Hail worn-out paths and beaten shore!
Mankind has forgotten war.

No longer fear a threat or more;
Gone forever army gore.

From deepness down on life's ground floor,
Empty bowl of hope abhor.

Leaders function and hearts explore,
Full Orb finds serene rapport.

Hail peaceful isle and modern roar!
Mankind has forgotten war.