Half as old as time for Bro Sal

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Half as old as time.

Petra carven from the living rock.

A rose red city driven by

attempting to defeat the clock.
but time is silent no reply.

Who knows what glories Petra’s seen

We do not know but we can guess

What festivals there may have been?

to celebrate some new success

When Petra was a city state

which ruled by military might.

 A city which could dominate

Most of its foes without a fight.

A city which I seem to know

 half memories from long ago.

 

Monday, 09 November 2009

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Reviews

[Tate Morgan]

I loved this one it flows like a river and tells half truths about what wee think we know and what we dream Petra may have been .hAVE YOU BEEN THERE?
aND LIVED TO TELL THE TALE LOL
TATE

[Sam Freeland]

This stirring poem challenges those not having your classic background as I am awed
by its extent. We all can read, learn and enjoy what you write. There must be many
young writers and readers at the cafe who have been encouraged to follow your
example.... and if it was only one, you have succeeded as so few others have been
able to do.