1971 The Seventies Poetry by Michael F. Nyiri


Martyred


Simple sodden Simon Syracuse slashed
Shortsightedly showing sanguinary sores
Surrounding such shabby substance.
Shackled shadow shatters security.
Simon succumbs sifting significance.
Simulating sorrow.

Solidifying satisfaction.
He lives unwanted.
He dies a king.

1971


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