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An Accurate Prophecy

When Troy fell by the deception of a wooden horse, its people fled bringing along their treasures to the shores of Italy; and with their warriors' skills and unfailing scheme, their destiny was manipulated by an accurate prophecy, when Helen had a vivid vision, and the medium verified her dream... Greece's victory would have been avenged by Troy's sons! Whoever thought that these fierce Latins would have harshly dominated and controlled, for centuries, the old world with iron and might; subjected peoples of many tongues under one power called, Rome? Not a fancy of ancient dreamers, who advanced hurling out their screams, never retreating an a stifled spirit; and as they pushed forward, more empires were conquered, and all were obliged to obey! And in the heartland of Latium, on those seven hills Rome governed, noble senators lecturing and imposing laws on both free men and slaves; the Roman Forum, with its brilliant minds, required absolute loyalty; among the most honored emperors, there was one who outshined them all! Why was Julius Caesar murdered by Brutus? Was it deep dislike or unrestrained jealousy, that tempted his cowardly hand, to commit a sanguinary act agreed upon by others? Such a great and noble man stabbed by conspirators with daggers, sparing no mercy; and he who bravely fought the barbarians of the north, and gave them more lands to dominate, died a terrible death so undeserved and undignified, only to have his crown taken away! And many Romans mourned on his burial' night...blazes raising up to placate the guilty fools; enemies who plotted and yet offered him their false friendship, which led to his mortal wound; and without regard, they treated him unfairly and cruelly to vendicate their shameless hatred! Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci

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Date: 10/5/2009 8:54:00 AM
I am sure I missed so many amazing poems this past weekend. I enjoyed reading yours today Andrew. Thank you for sharing it. Your poetry is always a pleasure to read. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/4/2009 11:59:00 PM
Grea work Andrew.I like your style in this genre.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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Date: 10/4/2009 6:22:00 PM
You tackled a huge story, and did it justice...just beautifully, Andrew!! The details and the presentation, are amazing, and so decriptive, so knowledgable and intelligent! Great work, from a very gifted writer. You must have been a pleasing student to your teachers...your do know your history!! Excellent!!! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 10/4/2009 1:22:00 PM
Amazing detail in this excellent historic write. History is a great source of inspiration and the story of Troy has always intrigued me. But perhaps even more intriguing was the assassination of Ceasar by those he called friends. In the Shakespeare play, Mark Antony says, "The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones." You have defied Antony's words by honoring the "great and noble man," Andrew. Outstanding!! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/4/2009 9:03:00 AM
You are so good at this, a true storyteller. Very informative, and also poetic.
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