Echoes of History: Poems from the Past

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Amidst the pages of history's tome,
These words have found their way to roam,
Penalty, a term of retribution,
In ancient times, a common solution.

Tranquil, a state of calm and peace,
A sought-after feeling, for it's release,
In times of war, a rare commodity,
Peace treaties sought to restore its harmony.

Mellow, a word that speaks of ease,
In times of plenty, it brought great glee,
From the ripe fruits of the harvest yield,
To the sweet melodies that made hearts yield.

Kaput, a term of finality,
In war, it spoke of brutal reality,
Battles lost, empires shattered,
Kaput, the word that left hope scattered.

Sophisticated, a word of class,
A mark of refinement that did amass,
From art to science, the pursuit of truth,
Sophisticated minds, eager to produce.

Robust, a term that speaks of strength,
In engineering, it went to great length,
From bridges built to engines designed,
Robustness, a feature that forever shined.

Harmonious, a word that evokes peace,
In music, it brings great release,
In society, it brings a sense of unity,
A harmony that keeps us all in community.

Legendary, a word of epic tales,
Of heroes who braved great trails,
From Hercules to Beowulf,
Legendary feats that still make our hearts engulf.

Construct, a term of building and creation,
From great monuments to city foundation,
Innovation that made life easier to live,
Construct, the word that brought progress to give.

Banish, a word that spoke of exile,
In times of trouble, it was used to defile,
From witches burned to criminals sent away,
Banishment, a word that still makes hearts sway.

Frustration, a feeling that's hard to bear,
From unfulfilled dreams to a world unfair,
A word that spoke of dissatisfaction,
Frustration, the emotion that caused distraction.

Seize, a term of great power,
In war, it meant taking the tower,
In politics, it meant taking control,
Seize, the word that gave power its role.

Analysis, a term that spoke of study,
From science to literature, it gave great beauty,
A word that spoke of breaking things apart,
Analysis, the tool that helps understand the art.

Provoke, a word that stirs emotion,
In times of unrest, it caused great commotion,
From protest rallies to civil rights,
Provoke, the word that brought about great fights.