Our world; a study in contrasts, how apropos. Here we see
A marvelous example of ancient splendor, surrounded
By modern urban clutter and chaos, which
Is to say,… Life.
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A “Temple on a Hill”, inspiring in its glory,
Saddening in its decay,
With the city sprawling around its feet.
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People scurrying around,
Loving and hating and growing old,
Which is to say,… Living.
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And above it all,
Nature is placidly and at
Times grimly, overseeing.
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In the distance,
A ray of light spears through
The gloom, to shine on some
Sailboats at sea,
As if to say;
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“There is hope, there is a harbor”
“Our world; a Study in contrasts”
by
Jerry E Smith
©11/22/15
Photo credit: Alf Lundsten
