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ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

0 posted 2002-04-13 11:30 AM

Reliefs of slaves that carried carts
to olive groves their carriage parts
knew not of the victor's plan to collect offers
they held out in enclaves, goods kept in coffers.

rocket carries message deep into space
tiny blue spot is a collection of race;
dominant culture exacts collected offers
captive slaves tote their mounted coffers

to the kingdoms that have gained spoils
to the culture where gentlemen used foils
victory meant an application of a tax
charges today are sent out by fax.

royality wanes, victory over conquered survives
sequestered captives in new lands must thrive;
tiny spot under the constellation Taurus
carried cartload chants captive choruses.

[This message has been edited by ecrivan (04-13-2002 11:31 AM).]

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

1 posted 2002-04-13 12:20 PM

Great meassage here Ecrivan,
we are all captives of some sort or another.
Well done poet sir~

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-04-13 02:13 PM

(big hugggssssss) Oh Martin, I too believe we are all captives to one another in some way, and there are some that sadden me deeply that work as peasants and they are treated as though they don't even belong to their caste. (sigh) This is very powerfully said, sweet friend, I love the alliteration, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martin, thank you for sharing!