Byzantium

Or passing, or to come, be sure, be brave

Spangled flag of youth's gallant glinting seas,

In time's deep cask the cooper sets the stave.

There to soak the soul's mellowing degrees.

The heart's pendant and its pure purpose save

As love is the thing no smith can forge, can cease  

Ultimate banner for Byzantium

Of human truth, goodness and kingdoms come.

   --Dan Kantak

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