Soaring high
upon wings so fine:
self-proclaiming,
higher than Divine ~
Thou art God,
but I am mine own,
e'en if darkness
enshrouds my throne.
Author notes
"I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself."
~Pietro Aretino, 10 May 1537
25 Words
My take:
Foolishness of man. No man can rule himself, for his very tongue cannot be tamed.
In a list
A contest entry
- Evening Quickie! 10/25!!! Quickie!! =D by Hikari Phoenix.
400 points, ended January 7, 2009, 9 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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A beautiful write.
Great take on the prompt.
Inspiring thoughts.
Congrats on the silver.
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Inspiring write that says all...Who are we compared to our God...So glad I came by to read!
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Good. Being one's own is the secret. Nice thoughts.
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Wow!! Loved your rythme and thoughts. Your take on the prompt was magnificent and very out of the box. Beautifully worded and truth sketched every line.
Much love
~Noor
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a brillliant take on the promt good luck inthe contest
maralisa
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Such inspiring words!
Great wri1ting..
Well done
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very nice...what a great prompt to bring forth such inspired words
Best of luck
Simon
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Always soar toward the light, my friend
Another beautiful and meaningful write.
Ken
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