Make way my brothers for I must leave
Descend further in an ever deeper Shadow
To the Temple of Mars
Paved in all the blood and scars
Horrors oh the sweet Horrors
I shall seek to transcend
And perhaps reach in some end the truth of life
by which darkness makes the light ever brighter
And should I profane what be it in me insane
than may it be for me to remain
In the Temple of Mars
Author's Notes/Comments:
This poem is the most personal reflection of my inner most motivations. Mars being the god of war and the Temple of Mars being the battlefield; whether it be the earth, mind, soul, or body. My aspirations of being an Army Ranger are fueled by the desire to enter the Temple of Mars as I believe that after holding the gaze of Death everything in life is sweeter. The "ever deeper shadow" is what Jungian psychology describes as the innate primal darkness which resides in the subconcious of all of us, and to enter the Temple of Mars requires us to embrace the dark primitive man and instinct within. No doubt a journey to the Temple is forever changing, perhaps for the better but undoubtedly for the worse. But it is the need to know such an extreme reality that drives people like myself to violate the most fundamental of instincts--self preservation.
great write backed up by sound ideology
A very strong work indeed. I also appreciate the references of mars and ancient gods I find the whole subject fascinating. I have to admit I thought you were bit iffy looking at some of your other works and comments but this shows real depth and talent I appreciate that. Cheers SS
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I liked this. it's very
I liked this. it's very interesting! =)
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