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Octavian Poems

The River of Life

...I wish I could immerse myself 
in the pages of history, time, 
and deep reflection...letting go 
of everything I think I know 
and give myself another chance 
to clarify my perceptions and belie...

Categories: octavian, bible, books, history, humanity,
Form: Rhyme

Dog Days of August

...Dog Days of August

When my friend has something to say,
He lets me know in his own way.
He wags his tail and pricks his ears,
And barks out loud for me to hear.

Sometimes he’ll act ri...

Categories: octavian, august, childhood, relationship, summer,
Form: Quatrain

Cleopatra

...Cleopatra ruler
Captivating beauty
Collected four husband
Caesar was her lover
Claimed Caesarion son
Crucial Roman nation
Chose Mark Antony last


10/21/2020





Cleopatra VII Philopa...

Categories: octavian, history,
Form: Verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

The Poisoning of Octavian

...Woe betide this waste of life 
To whom the gods did give much strife
And now to end my life with much aharm
I drink this poison to join my loved one across the stars
My love im coming...

Categories: octavian, death, lost love, suicide,
Form: Free verse

Simeons Christmas Day

...Simeon spent his life waiting for Christmas day,
A moment prophesied by many who held sway,
That wonderful moment of waiting expectantly,
Upon something in the future, a virgins pregnancy.

Alth...

Categories: octavian, christian, christmas, faith, hope,
Form: I do not know?

Spell of Love

...“The lover who reasons is no lover” – Norman Douglas, English writer.


Its spell made Antony to fall in love with Cleopatra, and marry her. Threats from Octavian only made their bond stronger.

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Categories: octavian, desire, history, life, love,
Form: Free verse

Some Kind of Cleopatra

...She could be ----

   whatever she wanted to be.....

Cause the seas mighty with storm

   to scorn the shores of whorish men,

   and descend them to depths forlorn,

   or lift their wee-dignity, c...

Categories: octavian, love, mystery, power,
Form: Rhyme

Octavian

...I ask you 
To allow me to breathe again
Grant me, one more sin
And I would breathe again
Borrow the sorrow of suffering men
If I could breathe again

It’s kind of funny how life brings you 
I...

Categories: octavian, life, music, song-time, life,
Form: Lyric