Corwin Donovan Poet Rhyme

67 Anno Domini

Written on papyrus in the presence of different entities,
Thousands words written in Egyptian on a stone slab laid cryptic piece,
Dreaming realm of hallow wrath plague ridden disease,
Helms, spears, and tyrannical vengeance no apostle increase,
If the missions complete and the village is piled with burning deceased,
Then dear Nero let us move out and head on east,
For Gaul is in line, Germania is stuck with a barbarian decrease,
Mongolians are circling the river as the Goths retreat, 
Growling lions, eagle insignia, war drum my heart beat, 
Never falter, never fail, we die before we face defeat,
Bleeding feet on the pinnacle of this mountain surrounded with only sick to treat,
Macedonians upon ruination  looking to Jerusalem to find the weak, 
Holding back while we are cut off without a bite to eat,
A two prong pincer maneuver cutting off supplies while we sleep, 
It will always be blood upon blood ravage savage feast, For when we die is the only time we will truly know peace.

(2017)

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Susan Ashley August 8, 2017 at 8:07 PM Wow Corwin, so many awesome phrases and lines in your poem. The 'growling lions' line is so vivid in imagery and feeling. A captivating write :) Corwin Donovan August 9, 2017 at 12:03 AM Thank you very much. Its always wonderful to hear it was an enjoyable read :^)

Ralph Sergi August 8, 2017 at 7:38 PM Hi Calvin: This great historical poem is reminiscent of another soup poet who unfortunately passed away but her poems are still here. Her name was Cherl Dunn and most of her poetry was historical. Please check her out when you have time Corwin Donovan August 9, 2017 at 12:07 AM That is very sad to hear but thank you for suggesting her poetry. It is very profound and even if no longer earth bound she is still touching people through her words.

M. L. Kiser August 8, 2017 at 7:22 AM Great imagery here; I do love everything Egyptian and hate it when anyone kills and destroys; conqueror's are often vicious beasts and we have them among us, even now. Well done. Corwin Donovan August 11, 2017 at 11:14 PM Thank you very much :^)