Circle of Vain

Many have lived on this terrestial ball
Their landmarks we will never forget;
Many lived as heroes and men of war 
And their victories were golden records broken and set.

Aged millionaires are no were to be found
 Only shadows of their gold we  find in our museum;
 Their mansions and chariots could not abound 
 Only blueprint of their strength we find on the wall.

The wealth of old oneday faded away
And golden flowers became ugly and withered,  
Silver sceptres were broken and burried; at the end of the day 
Royal lanes became yeaning desert.

Our life: a country of many things 
It's fondations are bundles of nothing
Kings have ruled and warriors fought to get everything 
But they all ended up in the ditch of nothing.

Our world: a kingdom of princes and princesses of fame 
A dungeon for those who lived in sorrow and shame ;
Alas! i have seen serfs and lords gone insane
Not catching the glimpse that our world is a circle of vain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Brumley Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Ain't it true though? Man is in one hell of a hurry to get to nowhere and can't enjoy his time here worrying about a tomorrow that may never come, and eventually won't. Vain, vain vain. and with one way out! Enjoyed your poem!
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
June 14, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Adeleke, Congratulations on your well deserve placement in Matt Caliri’s “Funnest-Hardest Poem Ever. I particularly liked your last line. I believe that if we are in the world, but not of the world, we can see the circle of vain for what it is. And then, live with charity AKA love. Lovingly, Dane
Mason Avatar
June 12, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Awesome write with a powerful message here, Adeleke !! Love the way you made the circle complete from the title to the last line!! Great writing and congratulaitons on your win in Matt's contest !!
Winter Avatar
June 10, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Warmest congrats on your excellent win in Matt's contest! Love, Shar
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June 10, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Nice use of imagery. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Matt's contest. Enjoy your honor. Keep on writing! Karen
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