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alea iacta est
            the die has been cast
your fate is sealed
and there’s no
            turning back
into the void
into the
            b l a c k
go forward boldly
and remember
the risks that you take
they say
            ‘tis better to have loved
and been
            hurt
then to never have loved
a t  a l l
so
go forward bravely
and put on your poker face
            fight the fight
            and play the game

the light has been lit
be ‘ware the flame
            the sparks are flying
and winter is dying
            and you head into battle
to face the dawn victorious

once you make the leap of faith
once you take the      
                        p l u n g e
once you’ve burnt the bridge
you can’t go back

so walk on
            walk further
            walk faster
walk towards the light
take flight
and dare
to be caesar, to be bold
dare to cross the  r u b i c o n

alea iacta est
the die has been cast
now the game is afoot
            
how long will it last?
©2008-2009 ~omnipotent-lion
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Author's Comments

Another assignment for the portfolio, this time with the instructions to use unique spacing.

"Alea Iacta Est" is a Latin phrase meaning "the die is cast", or roughly, "the game is afoot". This phrase was uttered by Julius Caesar upon crossing the Rubicon, effectively causing a civil war, which eventually led to the rise of the Roman Empire in all its glory. The poem is a metaphor for daring to love somebody or to take a chance after tragedy or heartbreak.

I have mixed feelings about this one...I really like the idea, but I think I could have done a better job. Suggestions?

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