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Test of Time

Against the test of time I stand

Sullen and frozen with my feet in the sand

The world moves on

But I stand still

I look at the person to my right

The sun fades to night

As I lean back to see whats in store

The clouds roll in as a black parade

Are they here to take the fallen

Are they here to release the saved

Only in this test of time

Will I find out what is to be

The bombs have been dropped

I can’t hear a sound

I look around once more

Crying for the ones on the ground

They died for love

They died with honor

Now what do I do

Do I stand tall and die with pride

Or do I listen to my heart

And run like a coward

Only time will tell

In this test of time

 

 

 

— poet_inside, Jul 07, 2007

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