Xanadu
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We are in Xanadu. A million lights are dancing and there you are, a shooting star. An everlasting world and you're here with me, eternally Xanadu. BY "JEFF LYNNE"
"Xanadu," "Nirvana," and "Utopia" pop to mind
This ideal, flawless universe is so entwined
Utterly nothing, and nobody, is horrendous
We merit success and remain stupendous.
Rough Neanderthal had an ideal life in Xanadu
There is tangible evidence that the drift grew
Youthful synergy would be vast if it were true
Impugn if he knew an odd breed of kangaroo.
No fighting, no wars, and no fists hoisted
No one shall yell, or words to be twisted
However, a longing sigh has just been heard
"Love" is no extra than a doss four-letter word.
There can't be peacemakers without strife
No therapies are doable if we live a mild life
There is no strengthening through adversity
There is no xenial appreciation or empathy.
You had to tell people you were in Xanadu
Yet, like a swaying tree, distress close drew
Without misery, there is no room for kindness
We bear no solace or getaway, only blindness.
Without failings, there would be no people
Still, we need humans, not a tree or a steeple
Utterly unfit to uphold virtues and reach purity
Simply wishes to swap impunity for security.
1st place contest winner
Written: April 27, 2023
Writing Challenge - Words With 'X' - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
Copyright © Sotto Poet | Year Posted 2023
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