Monday, July 29, 2024

lend me your ear

lend me your ear

Friends, Romans, and countrymen
     lend me your ear
Let it not fall prey to conspiracy
Moi je suis Brute, blowing the celestial Trump-et
Warning of a Revelation
The gods of the underworld have entered the Olympic forum
Hercules’ javelin firmly planted in the ground
A polished disc set in perpetual motion
Stirring are the waters of a lifeless ocean
Brave Argonauts have set their sails
     The fleece awaits their arrival in the land of the dead
Ghosts of Greek heroes along the Champs-Élysées 
      prepare to do battle with the children of the Hydra
From afar the Agora is visibly empty
Yet Titans feast on the remains of the day
Jeanne d'Arc's ride a lone shadow in the pale moonlight
     Reins collapsed, empty of mount
The half moon casting fates and fortunes
Will it be gold or the Butch-er's knife

thank you,
joseph pede

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