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Echoes of the Mesozoic: A Tale of Tyranny and Triumph

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By Samson E. GiftedPublished about a month ago 2 min read
Echoes of the Mesozoic: A Tale of Tyranny and Triumph
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In the primordial mist of ancient Earth's birth,

Where the sun kissed the land upon its first mirth,

A kingdom arose from the ashes of time,

Where giants once walked in a rhythm divine.

A whisper in the wind, a roar from afar,

Echoes of the Mesozoic, where wonders bizarre,

Where dinosaurs reigned, both savage and grand,

In a world untouched by the hand of man.

Amidst this canvas of prehistoric art,

Stood a creature of legend, tearing worlds apart,

With a title that echoed through valleys and glens,

The Tyrannosaurus Rex, king among ancient friends.

Its footsteps reverberated through the ages long,

A symphony of power, a fearsome song,

With jaws that could shatter bone with ease,

It ruled the land, unchallenged, with a tyrant's decree.

But beyond the shadow of its towering might,

Lived creatures of grace, creatures of flight,

The gentle Brachiosaurus, with neck held high,

Gracing the treetops against the endless sky.

With each passing day, the sun would rise,

Painting the heavens with vibrant dyes,

And in this dance of light, life would thrive,

A tapestry woven, where the strong survived.

But even amidst this symphony divine,

Darkness lurked, where shadows entwine,

For every kingdom has its trials to face,

And every ruler, a fall from grace.

In the depths of the forest, where secrets lie,

A creature stirred, with a gleam in its eye,

The Velociraptor, swift as the wind,

A cunning predator, with a plan to begin.

With claws like daggers and eyes of fire,

It hunted in packs, its hunger dire,

And as the days turned into nights,

Its presence grew, a looming blight.

With each passing hunt, its numbers swelled,

A force to reckon with, a tale to be held,

And as it encroached upon the Rex's domain,

A battle loomed, a clash of titans, insane.

The ground trembled beneath their feet,

As the two forces met, destiny to greet,

With teeth bared and claws unsheathed,

They clashed in a dance of life and death, bequeathed.

The earth shook with the fury of their might,

As they fought under the cover of night,

But in the end, there could only be one,

A ruler to stand, when all was said and done.

And as the dust settled, and the echoes died,

A victor emerged, with a sense of pride,

The Tyrannosaurus Rex, though battered and scarred,

Stood triumphant, its kingdom unmarred.

But amidst the victory, a lesson learned,

That even the mightiest can be overturned,

For in the dance of life, where shadows dwell,

Every kingdom has its tale to tell.

So let us remember, as we gaze at the stars,

The echoes of the Mesozoic, near and far,

For in the heart of every beast, however grand,

Lies the seed of humility, waiting to understand.

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Samson E. Gifted

SEG, is a talented writer, editor, and publisher known for his exceptional storytelling and keen eye for detail. With a passion for words and a commitment to excellence earning a reputation as a respected figure in the publishing industry.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a month ago

    This was awesomeeee! Loved your poem!

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