Amidst the pages of history's tome,
These words have found their way to roam,
Penalty, a term of retribution,
In ancient times, a common solution.Tranquil, a state of calm and peace,
A sought-after feeling, for it's release,
In times of war, a rare commodity,
Peace treaties sought to restore its harmony.Mellow, a word that speaks of ease,
In times of plenty, it brought great glee,
From the ripe fruits of the harvest yield,
To the sweet melodies that made hearts yield.Kaput, a term of finality,
In war, it spoke of brutal reality,
Battles lost, empires shattered,
Kaput, the word that left hope scattered.Sophisticated, a word of class,
A mark of refinement that did amass,
From art to science, the pursuit of truth,
Sophisticated minds, eager to produce.Robust, a term that speaks of strength,
In engineering, it went to great length,
From bridges built to engines designed,
Robustness, a feature that forever shined.Harmonious, a word that evokes peace,
In music, it brings great release,
In society, it brings a sense of unity,
A harmony that keeps us all in community.Legendary, a word of epic tales,
Of heroes who braved great trails,
From Hercules to Beowulf,
Legendary feats that still make our hearts engulf.Construct, a term of building and creation,
From great monuments to city foundation,
Innovation that made life easier to live,
Construct, the word that brought progress to give.Banish, a word that spoke of exile,
In times of trouble, it was used to defile,
From witches burned to criminals sent away,
Banishment, a word that still makes hearts sway.Frustration, a feeling that's hard to bear,
From unfulfilled dreams to a world unfair,
A word that spoke of dissatisfaction,
Frustration, the emotion that caused distraction.Seize, a term of great power,
In war, it meant taking the tower,
In politics, it meant taking control,
Seize, the word that gave power its role.Analysis, a term that spoke of study,
From science to literature, it gave great beauty,
A word that spoke of breaking things apart,
Analysis, the tool that helps understand the art.Provoke, a word that stirs emotion,
In times of unrest, it caused great commotion,
From protest rallies to civil rights,
Provoke, the word that brought about great fights.
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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...