World’s Tallest Building Opens in Dubai

World’s Tallest Building Opens in Dubai

World’s Tallest Building Opens in Dubai

One question comes to mind.

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This building finished in Dubai
Is many dozen stories high–
So high that it could terrify
A pilot flying in the sky,
So high that those who want to die
Can jump from upper floors and try
To prove that people cannot fly
But can enjoy a long goodbye,
So high that there is no supply
Of higher buildings, far or nigh.
Dubai, though I so hate to pry,
Why build a building quite that high?

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