DanRN’s Adventures

Still Lives the Eternal City What contrast there is Between old and new, In shadows of ruins And ancient statues. Between bright marble Fountains and façade, And historical Dark conquests abroad. Many times victor, But also defeated, Once glorious but now From borders retreated. Your emperors once Ruled far and wide, Your popes decreed and Did kingdoms divide. Education and Roads spread from your walls, But ambition and Greed led to your falls. Sacked by the Vandals, Goths an

I have never been a big reader (or listener) of poetry, mostly because my inclinations have been more to music and prose. I do remember poetry being introduced in English literature classes throughout high school, but it never caught my attention...although some memorable limericks do come to mind. I have always enjoyed writing, whether personal letters or academic manuscripts, and of late my reflections have taken on a more poetic flavour. So, I have started experimenting wi