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Created on: April 06, 2009 Last Updated: April 10, 2009
Atlantis Rising...
In turquoise dreams an underwater scene
reveals the deepest secrets of the sea
a city draped in golden finery
reflects in hues of soft aquamarine
Lost to the world Atlantis lies in wait
its treasures never touched by modern hand
once touted as the finest in the land
now biding time 'til Man decides its fate
If humankind can learn to understand
the precious gift this ancient city holds
as evolutionary path unfolds
we may well see it rise up from the sand
Enlightened beings built a world of peace
to gain entrance our stubborn ways must cease
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Poetry: Ancient cities
Atlantis Rising...
In turquoise dreams an underwater scene
reveals the deepest secrets of the sea
a city draped in golden finery
reflects
Daybreak.
The great oaken doors slowly creak open.
The city within awakens.
Sounds within the market begin to hum.
Dull hoof
The ancient cities of the world proclaim,
Mans fortitude against effects of war,
Their stately embers leave a trace of blame,
To
Would your founders recognize you?
Once great cities full of great men.
Your walls fell to invaders.
Your people to disease.
by Bobby Coles
With ideals vastly different from our own
At the time, they were certainly the norm
A tapestry of history has been intricately
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