Millennium Eve, A Poem

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The poem delves into the dual themes of apocalypse and renewal, reflecting on the chaos of the world's end and the potential for a transformative new era. Written during John Pring's travels in Florence, it captures the city's rich cultural landscape while drawing on literary influences like the Bible and Dante's Divine Comedy. Each section presents a unique perspective on the millennium, blending observations of art and architecture with profound existential questions, making it a significant and thought-provoking literary work.