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Isolation, a word with might,
In history, it shone a different light,
From quarantine to concentration,
It caused despair, it caused damnation.
Diseases spread, ships were banned,
Lives were lost, families unmanned,
A word of caution, a word of pain,
Isolation echoes, the past's refrain.
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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...
