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"ptolemy" poems

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Alexandrian KingsThe Alexandrians were gathered / to see Cleopatra's children, / Caesarion, and his little brothers,

Constantine P. Cavafy34

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the tourneyif you drill down, / past the hair, / flesh and bone.

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Those Who Fought For The Achaean LeagueValiant are you who fought and fell gloriously; / fearless of those who were everywhere victorious. / Blameless, even if Diaeos and Critolaos were at fault.

Constantine P. Cavafy8

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In ancient times.In ancient times long long ago, / when Ptolemy looked up into the firmament- / with wonder and amaze, to see the heavens glowing there-

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Vestiges, XI.I. / You can always tell the / Virgins from the way they

@vidya-ravilochan76

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Skeptic ~~~ Collaboration with The Amazing Frank Ruland"Wish in one hand and **** in the other." / Your disappointments leave me smothered! / Wake up tomorrow - why even bother?!

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tuck me in, DaDathe mannequin ax / and Ptolemy tax / the spiraling hang-sling salutes

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The Burning of the Library of AlexandriaNine muses attend the burning / of creation. Sing they. / Songs of sadness. Flames

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The Banquet"May her soul rest in peace" / And journey of what? / Maze me out, Maze of blue

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I hate sandI've seen sand flooding through city streets like a torrent of hot gravy drowning sprouts and beetroots, park benches and church rooves. / Or maybe more like the final sprinkle of salt, baptising the parsnips and chicken breast in some sick meal time ritual. / It bursts through stained glass windows, choking the streets and preserving the locals. It rains down.

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In the valley of mirrorsI think Ptolemy / was fond of me / and I,

@john-edward-smallshaw18

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Woad and Kohl(Yet another re-write) / .... / Of crocodiles

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PtolemyOnce upon a time / I decided I'd design the universe / Make the stars dance according to my whims

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