Farewell
My quill scratches here in this cold, musty, dark room
with it my papyrus scroll. We are all of us entombed
Last night, echoes of coming fright, impending Doom
Once more, another step forward for all to hear BOOM
Humanity has always sought to cheat the Big One, Death
For it cares not to ease the heaving of our last gifted Breath
The thought leaves us much more than alone. Leaves us bereft
So we cheat with glee, we lie with ease, stare intently the Theft
Ask Alexander. He left us dozens of Alexandria's to be revered
His deism, a shield to hide behind while exploiting being feared
The Pharaohs in Apex flights of sarcophagi to the Stars they steered
They sought to dwell atop Sirius perched on the labour of all peers
Last night, whispers of Men aspiring to download us, themselves
Into a Matrix? Where towering Olympus is to now house bookshelves
For the entertainment of our Great Grandchildren in fantasy with Elves
We will be there to open, each a Pandora's Box whirling kisses of Farewell
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