Let us storm the heavens,
Let us burn it down --
For 'tis the Folly of Man
To vouch for the crown.
Let us steal the ambrosia,
Let us gulp it down --
For 'tis the Folly of Man
To never back down.
The Fates and their Threads,
The Gods and their Maids --
Through Life and through Death,
We will kill them, it has been set.
Incinerate Time, Incarcerate Space,
Rage as One: let the Human Race
Spread Joy and Sorrow Into Tomorrow
Restore Eden in contentment's borough-
Nay! We shall be content with ambition!
Create a better heaven in our own vision!
The Knowledge that sent us down shall lead to our ascension:
The Folly of Man shall stand proud with uninhibited invention.
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Woah, this is really cool!! I lowk forgot the actual definition of 'folly' but I'm assuming it's something like a fatal flaw. The rhyming scheme changing in the middle is surprising, but it really does work. This feels so real though because humans just have a natural sort of ambition. I like the reference to mythology (I think? I read Percy Jackson and it was great sue me) and all the types of allusions weaved into this poem. Haha I'm getting all nerdy though that's probably because we were doing figurative language in my ELA class yesterday =P
I do like the style and type of wording you used, and it makes the mood and tone a lot more interesting.
Great job!
Thanks for the review, lifeline! I am glad you liked it! :p
Reminds me of the current political situation all over the world. Truly, everyone is at a war, certain or uncertain and in each of those wars are the folly of men attempting to create a better heaven. Ah, the irony of it all! I have no notes for you fellow poet, your piece is exquisite and very well written! Can't wait to see more of your work
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