Beware the Ides of March

The virtues, sacrificed
  By muscling vices,
Lay dying 
Across the dusty crusts of Earth.

The sky, once admirably azure, 
Now bleeds dark streams of gray 
Above the sight of flying vultures
Flapping, circling in wait.
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Date: 4/22/2025 4:50:00 AM
Sally, we should be very aware and scared at the same time. Hopefully, that fear will enable us to act to protect the good that took a long time to establish. Be well and thanks for the warning!!! Smiles!!
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Date: 3/6/2025 6:20:00 AM
Wow! Sally! I don’t think I have the words to express how this one made me feel! Funny- March has always been the most dreaded month for me … ha! In love with your poetry, your work is beautiful. Have an amazing day!
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Date: 2/27/2025 11:32:00 PM
Hmm do I detect a little disillusion Sally.? I Wonder how some media might (enhance your Write here?) Serene birds clap wings at the thought of blue skies returning eventually after The 'bad old reality culture has gone' as a Peaceful grey interlude.' Blocks out the rude.' Who are into speaking out? So to say!!
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Date: 2/25/2025 10:28:00 AM
Dear Sally, Wow, this carries a foreboding weight. It'slike an ancient warning echoing through time. I love how your imagery of sacrificed virtues and circling vultures gives a haunting power to the piece. The Ides of March indeed shows us that betrayal and downfall often come when least expected. A striking and ominous poem! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Sally Eslinger
Date: 2/27/2025 2:55:00 AM
My huge thanks, Daniel! We hit 66 degrees yest. causing lots of smiles! Be well! xox sally
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