by Rolph David
Prologue
They met in ways that broke them first,
Each life a thud, a hunger, thirst.
Not born to lead, nor raised to shine,
But time had worn them past their line.
What castaways might find anew—
You'll see, if you read all way through.
The Mule (Once a Builder)
He once laid brick with steady pride,
Now drags his boots from site to site.
His back's a map of breaks and bends,
He buri...
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Tuesday 5th August 2025 10:50 am
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by Rolph David
“Some Assembly Required” is a satirical poem that peels back the layers of illusion in romantic
relationships and beauty standards. With sharp irony and vivid imagery, it tries to explore the
humorous yet sobering moment when surface perfection gives way to unexpected truth. A witty
reflection on how we fall in love with appearances—and what remains when the mask comes off.
I dreamed of ...
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Friday 30th May 2025 9:32 am
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by Rolph David
May 8, 2025 – Eighty Years After War, Still Choosing Thrones
At 6:08 p.m., the crowd looks on,
“fumus albus“— thick and strong.
Sistine‘s roof, where smoke ascends,
A signal: power, that never ends.
“Habemus papam“ then rings aloud,
The vacancy‘s now sealed and done.
A man is crowned, the crowd is proud,
As if his rule were heaven’s son.
A billion souls to "Papa" sworn,
By cardin...
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Friday 9th May 2025 6:09 am
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by Rolph David
The Fall of the False Saviour is supposed to be a powerful vision of the future, where the charade of Trump and Musk’s reign will hopefully collapse into oblivion. The people will rise, their eyes opened to the truth, and the empire of deceit will crumble. A new era will dawn—one where the voices of the people are heard again, and the corrupt are erased from memory. The false saviours will fa...
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Friday 14th March 2025 6:31 pm
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by Rolph David
In a world where success seems reserved for the cunning and the ruthless, I am the world’s biggest loser—the one who rises each morning, goes to work, and takes pride in self-reliance, while many take the easy route, relying on welfare or cutting corners. I shoulder my responsibilities, pay my bills, meet every expectation, and treat others with respect, only to watch those who ignore these values...
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