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The Truth
Time has seeped into
the cracks & crevices of
the once mighty Rome.
--Waseen Asmal.
Concrete flowers seem to gather
living lichen & mantles of moss
as their personal guests;
As do angels, sheep, bibles, & Celtic
crosses in ancient cemeteries;
where names fade under flora
and years lose their significance.
Glenn Buttkus
Posted over at With Real Toads
For Kerry & her HS students;
Inspired by Waseen Asmal--ROME
over at somewhere i have never traveled
3 comments:
The image of a lichen covered headstone is a strong one.
I think this is my favourite sevenling - I love the way you have picked up Waseem's idea and taken it further to contemplate life and death.
My favorite and a must to share on my Pinterest. Love the image, adore the words. Well done, sir!
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