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In the annals of history, a tapestry of tales,
Where penalties and tranquil moments prevailed,
Mellow melodies, kaput kingdoms, and sophisticated art,
Robust civilizations, harmonious hearts impart.
Legendary warriors with their prowess and might,
Constructed empires, banishing frustration from sight,
Seizing opportunities with strategic analysis,
Provoking change, fulfilling obligations without miss.
Disease and coffee, foes to conquer,
Forbidding their grip, with language as an anchor,
Visionaries overwhelmed by society's woes,
Yet driven by ambition, like volcanic eruptions that impose.
Pawns of fate, sailors navigating the sea,
Veiling memories, lost in time's decree,
Ancient eloquence echoing through adversity,
Petrichor of history, infallible in its diversity.
With ferocity and alacrity, hearts beat strong,
Intertwined with dreams, a sublime throng,
Discombobulated by the twists of fate,
Historical mystics, in search of a celestial state.
Lost in silence, luminance guiding the way,
Courageous souls escaping, come what may,
Angst and clandestine acts in the dark,
Isolated moments, ephemeral sparks.
Hollow echoes of the past, with stories to tell,
The ethereal allure of a mystic's spell,
Euphoric dreams and moments so bright,
Escaping the clutches of oblivion's night.
In the realm of history, where time is supreme,
Each word weaves a tale, a compelling theme,
With reverence for the past and eyes on the future,
A saga of humanity's journey, a timeless suture.
So let us cherish the lessons of old,
Stories of triumphs and stories untold,
For history's legacy, an enduring treasure,
A guidepost for the present, a timeless measure.
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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...
