fleeting

colonial past
a pristine civilization
feels spiritual
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a falling apple
could transform posterity
a fleeting moment
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a conquered country
had to lose the kohinoor *
to fleeting beauty
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caressed by lightning
the effect devastating
momentary life
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{*the 'kohinoor' is a diamond.the website- http://www.diamonds-are-forever.org.uk/kohinoor-diamond.htm
carries more info}
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