In, through,
of time, we came,
legates from legions
by and gone,
across realms and empires
marched we, stolidly,
emblems held aloft,
heralding new dawns.
Eyes front, we stared,
saluted all
who primed
our noble task,
conquer, our mission,
advance, attack,
civilise,
plunder mask’d.
Frail force subservient,
power
to the proudest
in each land,
patrician rule,
plebeians cast
in roles,
as statues stand.
How the mighty fall,
destitute of grace
unclaimed
from distant shore,
hear our footesteps thump,
old rules arise anew,
history repeated
evermore.
Harken
to the trumpets’ blast,
adversay
worthy of the name,
enlightened hosts
call forth conscious
liberation,
upend risk game.
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