Let the names of flowery cities..., by Peter Russell Let the names of flowery cities /
Caress the ear with fleeting glory — /
It is not Rome the city that’s immortal, /
But man’s presence in the un...
Oh, may the name of cities in full bloom..., by Rupert Moreton Oh, may the name of cities in full bloom /
Caress the ear with meaning for all mortals. /
Eternity is not the gift of Rome, /
But humans grasp t...
The proud names of mighty old towns..., by Michael Efroimsky The proud names of mighty old towns /
fondle the ear by their earthly grace. /
It is not Rome that firmly stands in time. /
It’s Man who stands ...