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In The Colleseum

It doesn't like to be given a name or a shape to fit within its walls. It prefers to hide beneath the camouflage of noise and sits unmoved by pity, stands to lift a downward pointing thumb then slinks back into the anonymity of itself leaving the dead to dissolve into their own.

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Date: 7/27/2025 5:00:00 PM
this seems metaphorical to me. This colosseum reminds me of my uncle...he prefered his anonymity and didn't attend funerals...leaving the dead to dissolve on their own. Powerful stuff here, Paul
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Date: 7/27/2025 4:24:00 PM
Nicely penned, Paul. Love that finishing line: "leaving the dead to dissolve into their own". Good stuff! :) john P.s I have an unfinished poem about two gladiators...started writing it years ago but never got round to finishing it. Your excellent poem has just inspired me. Many thanks!
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