Classic Alchemy

By lupus tenebrae

There’s not enough lead
to bury Chernobyl,
or make ivory obsolete
through one less enamel wish

Not enough tint for heaven,
the cosmos is granted her shine

In shipments from beyond
on the words of a silver Pegasus ,
and Midas is without his touch.

Sweet dreams are priceless tokens,
and retrospect of saw serrations,
happy with what little gratitude received,
when gold is worthless after all.

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Published on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Filed under: "Philosophical" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

Something that maybe will ease me back into things, a little line messaging should do.

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Comments on "Classic Alchemy"

A former member wrote: In a world that moves as fast as ours, with constant advancements and progressions, it's easy to forget that some of the most beautiful things in life can't be bought or produced, they already exist. This work sends a great message.
On Monday, April 30, 2012, dwells (4177) wrote:

Wishes, dreams, gratitude, priceless - cheers!
A former member wrote: "when gold is worthless after all." Brilliant ending. Lovely use of mixing alchemy into poetry. Thanks for the write
On Saturday, April 28, 2012, Deviated09 (90) wrote:

Rather interesting introspect into where we, as humans, are going. I just pray we never do have to see the day where we must beg for breathable air and potable water..