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Retirement of a Hero

October 25, 2017
By 22mnemosyne SILVER, Toledo, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
My favorite quote must either be "Teneo te Africa," or "Let the dice fly high." The latter of which I put in English because of the issue regarding the popularity of quoting it in Latin even though Caesar is believed to have said the words in Greek. I also prefer the meaning when translated into English in this way.

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For whatever I am, the treasure I scramble to hide,
What is left of me, but fond memories of better times
Beaten I’ll never be,

Regretful I'll remain,

The long game within my sights,
And the humility I retain.
To have passed your obstacles,
Unchallenged and a bit bored,
The stars shine brighter,
When there's order to restore

© Allison H., Vancouver, WA

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