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Dignity, Ego, and Joy MAG

March 24, 2023
By Anonymous

As the battlefield raged on;
Tattered with spears,
A pathway to glory came forth.

You took it alike Achilles,
You took it alike Theseus,
You took it alike Icarus,

Just like the Heel,
Just like the Veil,
Just like the Sun,

Pride was your greatest downfall.


The author's comments:

My name is Kylee, I am a senior in Highschool, an aspiring writer, learning Poetry, this poem, "Dignity, Ego, and Joy" was heavily inspired by Greek Mythology tragedy and the downfall of pride using Illusion of famous Greek Mythology figures.


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