Dante Alighieri

Life is a divine commedy
Rarely is it Paradise
Sometimes it can seem like Purgatory
But mostly it appears to be an Inferno.

I am not yet halfway along my life's path
But I have already abandoned all hope.
Assailed by wild beasts
I wonder......

Will I ever be recognised
As a great man?
Like 'The Supreme Poet'
Shining like a bright star.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 7:26 AM
You seem to have a gift with words. We here at soup recognize you but how many more will do the same I do not know. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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November 21, 2009 at 6:45 AM
You already are, wether you feel it or not.. because you were put here by "The Supreme Poet" shining like a bright star. Nice write,-Robert
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