Friday, September 14, 2012

Day 76:
Sept 14-Rubaiyat, Persian  aaba. Long poems interlock , stanzas run aaba bbcb ccdc, etc. until last, zzaz, where 3rd line rhymes with 1st line of poem.  8 or 10 syllables. Title:Choose

Most lead hard lives against the fall of night
Each breath one takes is like a fierce some fight
Because they doubt they must defend their stand
And darken their eyes against the light.
 
They know their castles will crumble like sand
Their hope is making their own life their brand
The immortality they crave won’t last
For they choose to not follow the right band.
 
Instead of a small pool, choose one that’s vast
Repent this foolishness, turn from your past
True immortality is now in sight
Choose quickly, for the end comes very fast.

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