Ozymandias

"Ozymandias" is a poem by Percy Shelley that reflects on the ruins of a once-great king’s statue. Through the shattered sculpture and a traveler’s account, it highlights the fleeting nature of power and human achievement. The poem suggests that even the most mighty rulers and their creations are temporary, ultimately succumbing to time and decay. It serves as a reminder of humility and the impermanence of legacy, emphasizing that all human grandeur will eventually be reduced to dust.