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Atlantis Fading

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When misty-halled Atlantis

Trembles to the doleful sounds

Of Pompeii’s passing from the worlds of men;

Then legends start to gather

As Vesuvius resounds

Herculaneum is lost and sinks again.

But how can Pompeii’s going touch the shattered halls of yore?

Atlantis faded many moons before.

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When jasper-walled Atlantis

Shudders to the dreadful beat

Of Troy’s despoiling at the vengeful hands;

See companioned shades appear

As spirits in retreat

Shall Flock about in melancholy bands.

But how can Troy’s a’reaving strike the sunken walls a blow?

Atlantis faded many miles below.

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When coral-shawled Atlantis

Quivers to the deathful groan

Of cities burst asunder in her sight;

The elders of the cenotaphs

Awake with grieving moan

That resonates beyond the fall of night.

Yet how can cities’ dying stir the rests of coral’d dead?

Atlantis faded and its folk are fled-

But while the heartbeat lies within a million dreamers strong

Atlantis fades but never shall be gone

Yes, Atlantis fades but never shall be gone.

The Bridge of the Air

Atlantis Fading

Eden Sleeping