Morituri te Salutant!

Morituri te Salutant!

A Poem by Jeremy Baker

As my self-concept begins to nebulise,

each atom of consciousness

flung to the hidden unknown,

the maniacal revelry of my masters,

from whence all semblance of serenity

simpers and smirks,

devolves into devilish debauchery.

 

Nefarious fires billow satanic smoke

signalling a negatory conclusion

to the attempts to palliate my soul.

All the world’s a stage, yes,

but some are only footmen.

As I kneel before my Lord’s altar, I cry:

Ave, Imperator, morituri te salutant!

© 2011 Jeremy Baker


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Wow! I like this. Hail to the Emperor indeed.

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Jeremy Baker
Jeremy Baker

Busselton, South West, Australia



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I'm a former English & Literature teacher who has always enjoyed the magic, power and simple romance of words well written. My favourite writers include Pablo Neruda, Liam O'Flaherty, Anthony Eaton.. more..

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