I arrived earlier in time
To witness the great work of creation
When from the dust emerged the first man
I saw the destruction of the Noah’s world
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A fascinating and rich poem. Who it the 'I' in the poem? Reminds me of the Stones tune, Sympahty for the Devil, with lyrics like, 'I rode a tank, held a general’s rank, when the blitzkrieg raged and the bodies stank.' (Check it out in the lyrics section of poemhunter.) Very good poem, Ifedayo.
Highly intriguing writing, Ifedayo. A history lesson to boot. Solid effort.