Beyond weathered stones bearing long-lost names,
Beyond eroded dates filled with ancient shames,
Crosses, stars and crescents stained with age
Describe in perfect arcs still the proudest rage.
Beyond the disputed borders of forgotten lands,
Beyond the vain masonry built by forsaken hands,
Crosses, stars and crescents mired by time
Release dull glowing anger underneath the grime.
With chariot and tank the cavalries assail
Imagined foes, then pompously regale
Each other with justifying pats on the back,
Until the morrow, when they again blithely attack.
Beyond antiquated notions of societal need,
Beyond clever interpretations to warrant greed,
Crosses, stars and crescents hold indomitable sway
O'er the fate of the world, each and every day.
Author notes
Well, unfortunately the messages in this aren't quite so hidden LOL... about as subtle as a dropped plate. Anyway, it was a joy to write, so thanks for posting this contest.
- El Gio
Written August 28th, 2003
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A contest entry
- Depth! by Juliet D.
250 points, ended September 7, 2003, 40 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I love this peice as well you have an amazing way with words just very well planned out for a shoot to thrill deal .. wonderful and thank you for your comments i am humbled
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I like this
Great use of language, and the style is a lot like many of my own. I loved the atmosphere created here.. and the title really made me want to read it.
Beyond the disputed borders of forgotten lands,
Beyond the vain masonry built by forsaken hands,
Crosses, stars and crescents mired by time
Release dull glowing anger underneath the grime.
**favorite stanza..
thanks for entering, good luck
~Scarlet
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