Freddie Robinson Jr. Poet Prose Poetry

Pictures of Antiquity

Standing proud are the buildings they’ve erected
Bold and tall, contemporarily dressed
in concrete and metal attire
Architects of the future
laying down their visionary foundation in the present
Rising up from the ground
are their impure skyscraper dreams of global domination
A false resurrection,
that in due time will be torn down
				Can’t you see it?
Look at the ancient Roman Coliseum,
a picture of antiquity
Showing us what the future of 
modern conquerors will be
Broken down stones covered with weeds,
portal doors to the gladiator arena cast asunder
Ancient roars 
	no longer yielding
		any amphitheater noise
All of their false high places
rent crumbling to the ground
				Can’t you see it?
Look at the ancient Egyptian Pyramids,
a picture of antiquity
Showing us what the future of 
modern conquistadors will be
Pharaonis schemes of world domination dreams,
chambers of a death tomb buried in dirt green
Ancient sepulchers
	of twice wicked evil men,
		who didn’t believe in God’s miracles
These be the pictures of antiquity,
showing us the flawed structures of inhumanity
These be the pictures of antiquity,
created by architects of a doomed history

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Jesse Zerlaut August 24, 2021 at 1:55 AM This was an awesome read. I'm actually rather haunted by it because it reminds me well that someday when all our lives are over, people will look back on us as the past and marvel in what we created while they push ever on into what they call modern.

Ram R. V. July 15, 2017 at 5:10 PM Dear Freddie, Your poem reminds me of Shelley's Ozymandias. A good read. Regards, Ram

Daniel Turner July 11, 2017 at 7:10 AM They crumbled because they were built on man's vanity. Nothing of man will last. Great write, Freddie. People better start paying more attention to history!

Darren White July 11, 2017 at 2:27 AM This is very well written Freddie, I am awed. And you are so right also... Love it how you shaped the poem.

Afzal Nusker July 10, 2017 at 11:20 PM This is a very candid poem which says a lot about the unsaid. I love this one, Freddie. Freddie Robinson Jr. July 11, 2017 at 11:41 AM Ty, Afzal. Your insightful comments says a lot about your spiritual awareness as well. Much love and peace always.

Charlie Smith July 10, 2017 at 2:51 PM We need reminders from the past to lend honesty to the future. Powerful write as usual, Friend Freddie... Freddie Robinson Jr. July 11, 2017 at 11:40 AM Ty, Charlie. Your loving comments are always appreciated, bro. Love and joy always.

Eileen Manassian July 10, 2017 at 1:40 PM You are a poem of amazing talent, Freddie. I loved this piece. I like how you used the flashback method to make your point. Great write. Freddie Robinson Jr. July 11, 2017 at 11:25 AM Ty, Eileen. Your loving comments makes my muse smile. Love and joy always.

Kim Rodrigues July 10, 2017 at 11:41 AM God allows us to see the ruins. We see that life and evil does not last. They fizzle into history. God's book will reveal our steps. One should quake at the thought. Except Jesus! Freddie Robinson Jr. July 11, 2017 at 11:24 AM Ty, Kim. Very perceptive comment. That's why I used the Roman empire reference, they were the ruling power that crucified Jesus Christ. Then their empire got swept away by the winds of time. Love your thoughtful support. Love always.

Lin Lane July 10, 2017 at 9:27 AM Very boldly written, Freddie. It's not the past that will be important, but what God has promised for the future. The architecture of the monuments you described are crumbling, but in His Paradise nothing will be led to ruin. Freddie Robinson Jr. July 10, 2017 at 9:53 AM I agree totally w/you, Lin. Ty for stopping by and giving your wise insight on weighty spiritual matters. Love always.