Sic Transit Gloria Mundi Mei

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Open Poetry #25

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi Mei

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

0 posted 2003-03-29 03:06 AM

The claw
through splintered
pine and soil
leaves fingers worn
and raw to bone

The burn of air
in lungs atrophied
and sting of light
to opened eyes
the pennies removed

Overground
in tattered pile
weary from the climb
recoiled from reflection
in muddy pool

Beautiful
no longer
forced to find
contentment
in breath alone

Thus passed the glory of my world

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Ok first I'm not sure the Latin is correct, the original saying is Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, I'm not sure if my world would be Mundi Mei or Mundi Meus anybody know?

Yes my darkest I know, self reflection she is a b--ch..

[This message has been edited by Aenimal (03-29-2003 03:11 AM).]

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

1 posted 2003-03-29 03:48 AM

Raph - this reminded me of Gollum - even worse . . . BUT a good purge . . . astounding me yet again - self-cleansing is a good thing xxoo

I think it is Mei . . .

[This message has been edited by littlewing (03-29-2003 03:50 AM).]

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2003-03-29 12:41 PM

This is so dramatic dear Raffaele! But beautifully written! You are so talented ..... and I do hope that you exorcise your fears and worries with these powerful words.
I am not a latinist but it doesn't sound wrong to my ear. Miserere mei Deus!
Hugs.
Margherita

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

3 posted 2003-03-29 12:53 PM

Sue ironically I look like gollum too, ah well. Thanks coco

Margherita thank you for the compliments as always and as for the latin I was just unsure because mei and meus both mean my.

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

4 posted 2003-03-29 04:23 PM

Thats coo koo to you . . . yw
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