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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.


Copyright © Paul Willason | Year Posted 2025

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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
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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