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Atlas

The greatest illusion is stillness Numb to the sense of spinning on this atlas stone Unaware of twirling on a celestial clock We are a mere blemish on a cog In this device of time Atlas are you unable to rest? Put your burden down and for a moment be still Let us be immortal like gods of olympus Give us strength to defeat this titan Our adversary time Take us back To relive our dear bliss The moments that linger in our minds They're the fabric that make up the soul Turn time into oblivion with sweet scents of anodyne Atlas chooses to carry his stone Striding to his never ending destination The cruel paradox that ends our short bleak lives This colossal does not rest or sleep It's intangible time

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 2/23/2014 8:07:00 AM
spining with images that plead for a break.. big cheers to you for a shinign award, trevor.. huggs
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Date: 2/22/2014 8:03:00 PM
a nice win, Trevor........SKAT
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Date: 2/22/2014 6:55:00 PM
Trevor congratulations on your awesome poem. A well deserve win. Warm Smiles, Connie
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Trevor Barnett
Date: 2/22/2014 7:47:00 PM
Thank you very much Connie, and I'm glad you liked it!
Date: 2/22/2014 9:36:00 AM
Well expressed, congratulations.
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Trevor Barnett
Date: 2/22/2014 7:46:00 PM
Thank you very much Richard!
Date: 2/22/2014 3:33:00 AM
Enjoyed the write on Space and Time . Congrats on the fine win, Trevor
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Trevor Barnett
Date: 2/22/2014 7:45:00 PM
I'm glad you like Dr. Ram Metha, and thank you very much!
Date: 2/22/2014 3:29:00 AM
Trevor, this trembles and congratulations on the win. I enjoyed reading "Atlas." Verlena - Oblivion Dark Sunshine
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Trevor Barnett
Date: 2/22/2014 7:45:00 PM
Thank you very much Verlena! Your comment is much appreciated!
Date: 1/4/2014 7:08:00 AM
Nice poem, I like the way you blend Mythology and reality together, this conveys the movement of time and age very well. well done.
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Trevor Barnett
Date: 1/6/2014 5:10:00 AM
Thank you very much Seosamh: and, thank you for stopping by to take the the time to read it!
Date: 1/1/2014 12:42:00 AM
happy 2014, I don't believe everything I read when it comes to science. But, sadly it makes perfect sense. love the way you use the title. Skat
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Trevor Barnett
Date: 1/1/2014 12:52:00 AM
Happy New Years!!! Well, you shouldn't because there is a lot of false data out there. But, my poem is loosely based off of Einstein's theory of relativity, and greek mythology. Im thrilled you liked it!
Date: 12/24/2013 2:36:00 AM
- Trevor, a nice poem - well written! - Happy Christmas - Have a great time with family and good friends! - Santa Claus huggs from // Anne-Lise :)
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Trevor Barnett
Date: 12/24/2013 6:35:00 PM
Thank you I'm glad you Enjoyed it. Aww, you too and Merry Christmas!
Date: 12/24/2013 2:13:00 AM
Trevor, --Dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTMAS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
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Trevor Barnett
Date: 12/24/2013 6:33:00 PM
Thank you and you too!!! Merry Christmas!!!

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