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Yet [*/+/^] : 27.225 MHz, Some Final Measures; One Fairly Balmy Evening In Jerusalem, Just Before Dinner
In prviate meetings, I warned Antony
about the wiles of that Egyptian whore.
Then she schemed to have me assassinated---
and failed. She brought to Antony far more
troubles than he might have anticipated.
But she could not have her vile way with me:
good fortune was mine, and that shameful botch---hers.
I think this proved to Caesar I was fated
to rule successfully over Judea---
blessed as I was and given charge to be a
great King, as will be shown by History.
Look at this city---see what I have built.
The very Temple is called by my name;
even the Sentate in Rome knows its fame.
In my garden rare flowers thrive, and none wilt.
I have learned this: a kingship, like a life,
best flourishes when every bit of strife
shall be addressed just as it has deserved.
From this one principle, I have not swerved.
In peace and friendship I welcome you three:
each one of you a most distinguished guest.
I must admit---your faces seem to be
familiar, but from a long time ago:
but, even as I speak, my memory
fails, so I cannot say how I might know
you (but later, it may creep back stealthily).
You three observers of the sky (starwatchers,
they call you?). scholars, scientists, and best
in your field: how can I help with your quest?
Starward
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