Ruins

I'm going to Athens this summer.

The colossal pillars of chipped marble

Stand together like jilted lovers,

Sharing secrets in stiffness,

And crumbling.

Standing here,

With fractures of glory,

And the great richness of loss,

We may find closure in their cracks.

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

Comparing the pillars to lovers is quite clever and works well. Also, the way you've shaped the words is meaningful. I visited Athens while in the Navy many years ago, and there's much to see.

[Jamie Wilkinson]

Thank you! I can't wait to see all of the ruins.