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Penalty, a word of weight,
In history, it holds great fate,
From dungeons to the hangman's noose,
It was the law, it was the use.
Crimes of many, punished with pain,
Innocents too, not spared the bane,
A word of warning, a word of dread,
Penalty echoes, the past not dead.
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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...
