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Doug Pretorius
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since 2001-04-08
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0 posted 2001-04-10 11:00 AM


Fall From Greatness
January 13, 2001
Copyright 2001 Doug Pretorius


Though high and grand and mighty
they fell by the folly of their own slights
As the mists of time hide their intent
we forget all the things they had to defend
Their honor, though for certain whole
Their virtue, though for certain true
Their beauty, though certainly fleeting
and their god, though perhaps a fool
We bask in all that they made possible
our civilization stands thus erect
despite our own thoughts and deeds
despite however our leaders inept
How long we must ask
how long this power cleeve to our breasts?
how long to reign within direction?
how long before the eagle leaves our nest?
Though tall and great and right
we shall fall
yes, we shall fall and too be lost
in the cold and unforgiving night

© Copyright 2001 Doug Pretorius - All Rights Reserved
Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
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1 posted 2001-04-10 11:29 AM


Though high and grand and mighty
they fell by the folly of their own slights
As the mists of time hide their intent
we forget all the things they had to defend
Their honor, though for certain whole
Their virtue, though for certain true
Their beauty, though certainly fleeting
and their god, though perhaps a fool
We bask in all that they made possible
our civilization stands thus erect
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oh this is such a cool poem...
outstanding cadence and poetic phrasing
as is the imagery.
All threaded together with truths and wisdom
Very well done poet sir.

... you better kiss me ... cause you're gonna miss me ... when I'm gone ...

Sunshine
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2 posted 2001-04-10 12:14 PM


I see that you are reveling in the spirit of Passions!  An enjoyable read! Thank you.
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