Some may say that Latin is dead
We can clearly see that they have been misled.
Mythology has formed the world we live in today
So really we see Latin upon all days
The Latin language is for sure still alive
It’s what causes the other languages to thrive
English, Spanish, French, you name it
Latin makes its mark, although it’s split
The JCL is a nice place to see
The influence of Latin shown on some stylish tee’s
Young Latin scholars gather for a week
The feeling when you leave has you nothing but weak
A community where all can agree
That Latin can influence things as simple as a tree
If you’re reading this, then you can attest
That Latin can require a number of tests
Tests lead to another, but over time
These tests can make you feel divine
One may win prestigious awards
Which can lead towards college
Today I see Latin all around me
There are endless possibilities of where it could be
Latin wouldn’t be taught if it were dead
One should use the common sense in their head
That Latin is everything but dead.
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Why Latin is not a Dead Language
By Matthew Casanas