words to read
standing tall
soldiers of knowledge in formation
silent, all
how great the collection!
rows of paper, rows of words
rows of authors’ names
piles of loose paper herds
life through art is gained
how great the knowledge!
political buildings burned
fights elsewhere marched in
the building’s soul is turned
to a piece in the game within
how dangerous the flame!
the only works of forgotten masters
dust bound letters not to send
the collection was vast and unending
but on fire in the end
how great the mourning!
This poem is based on the burning of the library of Alexandria. It is by no means related to social unrest or modern violence. It’s basically just because I saw the painting above and thought it would make a good subject for a poem.
Again, my poem “Life in a Puddle” has received some attention.
Please read it and let me know what you think!
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Worldbuilding: Religion and Philosophy
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