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Carcass, a word of death and decay,
In history, it has much to say,
From battlefields to the butcher's floor,
It was a sight hard to ignore.Famine and disease, brought despair,
Survival meant to hunt and to ensnare,
A word of harshness, a word of fright,
Carcass reminds us of a gruesome sight.***
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Echoes of History: Poems from the Past
Poetry[Grand Runner's-up at Versification-2023] "Echoes of History" explores the impact of history on individuals and societies, capturing the many emotions and experiences that make up the human experience. From legendary moments to disease and isolation...