Midway with Augustus
A Midstep Journey with Cesar Augustus
We give a nod to Cesar Augustus on the last day of this month--and its namesake.
Whose image is beautifully captured in Mikeydred's prompt.
Augustus was not loud, but he did leave a legacy--the Pax Romana, an edict that set up Rome's structure, then carved it in stone.
So it is that he takes us midway--having built, yet left stones for others to forge.
Forever a part of history.
🏛️🪨⚔️🩸
I walk a road not trodden before
One paved by Senators--
By the blood of brothers.
🏛️🪨⚔️🩸
The flags droop,
From horses pierced
The eagle's wings, now unfurled---
Without soaring.
🪶🦅⏸️
The land is quiet--
Seems like peace,
But voices mourn,
Silenced.
🤫⚖️🔥🌫️
The republic behind,
The Empire unseen
I merge them both--
Biworldly bridge,
With blood-soaked knife.
🌉😶🌫️🗡️
I am mid-way,
Rome on my back,
Walking it to the unknown.
A promise--
Brief.
Vague.
Forever.
👣🏺🌌🌑
Original August poem by Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin. AI tags are coincidental.
For Vocal's Somewhere Between Here and There Prompt
And Mikeydred's August prompt
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (6)
This is great, Michelle. I missed Mike's prompt on this! You did a magnificent job with it. ⚡💙⚡
What a great tribute to a significant historical figure, Michelle!
Thank you so much for this excellent lesson and poem
Love the blend of history and poetry!
I love how you wove history, legacy, and imagery together. Great work!
Great tribute to a historical leader. Good luck in the Challenge!