Defiance, the Old Gods Fall, and Dark Mortal Reign Begins
(My Tribute poem, honoring Alfred Noyes....)
Defiance, The Old Gods Fall, And Dark Mortal Reign Begins
Fiery earth, multitude of chasms deep
The gods rose from their long and restless sleep,
Of those few again stirring brave and wise,
Night’s last breath then magnificent sunrise
Invincible new Gods as yet unborn
Quaked the earth, as high heavens are torn.
Again the gods woke from their restless sleep
Pale the colors as Gods learned to weep
Mortal defiance, as it swiftly grows,
O’ Seer, virgin flesh, in time arose
Dying Gods their powers had failed to keep
Earth's realm free, as mankind's destiny seeps.
Solitude, neglect had laid heavy blows
Universe its powers, had set new shows
As retiring Gods fled the future’s flight,
Man’s spirit therein, sought the blessed light
Yet in that vein, darkness again held sway
From fleeing Gods heard, "Mortals too shall pay".
Robert J. Lindley, 8-13-2020
Rhyme, ( Man's Powers Grew As The Old Fleeing Gods Fled )
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2021
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