Sulla Would Be Proud

Poetry writes itself
Yeah
Especially
When you are trapped in a train

© Dominik Alexander / 2023

das allegorische am krieg

heut heult der wind an jeder straßenbucht
verbucht als wetter
dem wir uns stellen
das wir ertragen müssen

© Dominik Alexander / 2023

The Donkeys of Rome

The fearsome Sulla, at Collina gate
Demands the power to rule the state
The senators, with trembling knees
Agree to his dictatorial pleas

© Dominik Alexander / 2023