Victorious
In triumphbeing hailed successthe winner,elected kingdespot and rulercan you heara whispered voice:memento mori? Does it nag youthat you cannot count the nightsyou still have left? Have you understoodeternity? Do you […]
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Vanitas
I see in bones and marrow, broken skulls and crimson ink on parchment scribbled: words in vain repeated songs of harrow; cull of reaper: blood on pillow, chest that hurts. […]
To care in vain
The diamonds in the trickle formed from icicles in spring or silver sieved from moonlit lakes is a poisoned potion served in breakfast juice. It’s a gradual decay. It’s to […]
Rome before his feet
Victoriam! Dressed in fragrant laurel, he was a victor against Barbarians from the North. General Lucius Sulla had once again Rome before his feet. This was another day a triumph, […]
Carpe Diem Haiku – Hail to the king
in king’s triumph despite his victorious horns sorrowful flutes Linked to Carpe Diem — December 13, 2013
Björn Rudbergs writings 