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#antigone
How fleeting are we as people? Asked to give ourselves up, For the greater good For the King’s greater good How fleeting we live as people, Bones like feathers, Blood like my enemy’s Blood like my brother’s A strong will can be mistaken for teenage rebellion, A strong will can be bent only after death And until death do strong and will part Until death do us part How fleeting the mind of a madman, The heart of the bravest kitten Bathed in brother’s blood Bathed in Human blood As those who exist cease to, Let us hope that we are free to, And that we are free, too
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Sep 3, 2017
Sep 3, 2017 at 8:35 PM UTC
How Fleeting
My nails are ***** but I am sovereign I don’t have to do what I think is wrongful kicking up my heels in the mud I wear my crown around my thigh a victory belt suspended right above my knee head held up high above the assembly
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May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016 at 8:40 AM UTC
Antigone
Antigone, the heroine. I am proud for you, With your high cheekbones And your straight spine And your low, ringing voice. I am proud for you, With tears in my eyes- "Antigone, the heroine," He said, holding an exquisite, strong-featured mask With delicate fingers, And I saw your face in its sharp lines, And I thought, "It's true. How saved I feel, Knowing you."
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May 16, 2015
May 16, 2015 at 12:55 PM UTC
Requiem Six: Antigone, The Heroine