A Legionnaire's Lament

A Legionnaire's Lament

A Poem by Praetorian
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A Roman-themed haiku

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 The dew cakes the grass
Shield in one hand, sword in the other
I cannot breathe

© 2014 Praetorian


Charlie
Fly the plane

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Author's Note

Praetorian
Poor fellow is dying...probably due to one of Africanus' campaigns....

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Added on February 23, 2014
Last Updated on February 23, 2014
Tags: haiku, Roman empire, legion, war, death, poverty, wealth, power

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Praetorian
Praetorian

Italy



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Rome wasn't built in a day, neither was my chubby physique, but alas I'm still standing and the Empire is not! What does that tell you? Nothing, but if I were to tell you where my lineage is grounded,.. more..

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