Where the Piri-Birds Sing

Not all men are heroes
And not all demons are locked
Below the heath
Where the piri-birds sing 

Who among us will replace them
In the songs of old?
Where will power's shadow fall?
Who will have to crawl
Before the throne?

Perhaps it will be those who remember
In brightened day, that blackest night
Lingers just beyond the sun.
Or perhaps it will be no-one at all
Who sits on the throne above the heath
While those who one time slept beneath
Sing our praises
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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June 17, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 7, 2016 at 2:50 PM
grace, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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