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 Profile of Caesar

Julius Caesar was profiled

On coins in 44 B.C.,

The firmest evidence compiled

Of what Caesar looked like really.

A wrinkled neck under gaunt face,

A laurel wreath positioned so

To cover up the bald hair space,

Unflattering image to show.

Why did Caesar ever okay

Such a look of him to be shown?

As one who had quite a vain way,

The answer to that is not known.

Maybe he had too much on mind,

About to be stabbed from behind.