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In the carcass of history, stories untold,
Eloquence of the past, in words so bold,
Echoes of adversity, ancient and true,
Petrichor of struggles, with courage anew.
Infallible ferocity, a spirit untamed,
Alacrity in battles, honor proclaimed,
Heartbeats of memory, sublime and sweet,
Intertwine with history, in a dance complete.
Rage against injustice, ethereal and fierce,
Euphoria of victories, a dream to pierce,
Discombobulate tyrants, with truth so bright,
History's lessons, a beacon of light.
Mystic tales of heroes, lost in time,
Silence of sacrifices, a luminance sublime,
Courage to stand, when all seems bleak,
Escape from oppression, a destiny to seek.
Angst of the oppressed, clandestine and deep,
Isolation of the voiceless, secrets they keep,
Ephemeral moments, fleeting and rare,
Hollow echoes of the past, a legacy to share.
Through the ages, history's lore,
With all its richness, we explore,
In these words, a tapestry of the past,
A mosaic of human struggles, meant to last.
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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...
