The tusks which clashed in mighty brawls <br />Of mastodons, are billiard balls. <br /> <br />The sword of Charlemagne the Just <br />Is Ferric Oxide, known as rust. <br /> <br />The grizzly bear, whose potent hug, <br />Was feared by all, is now a rug. <br /> <br />Great Caesar's bust is on the shelf, <br />And I don't feel so well myself.<br /><br />Arthur Guiterman<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/on-the-vanity-of-earthly-greatness/
