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The Amazon

Invisible figures moving in the mists of time, Hidden female phantoms, masters of the wilderness Wild, blending in as chameleons, they are the unseen. Legend's cryptic tribe. Maidens veiled beneath mysteries coverlet’s of beauty, Vanishing, as if a vapors mystic dream, created by ancient Historic mythology. But nay the Amazons, were fierce fighting warriors, Battle hardened women, whom lived by the basic instincts. Of survival and honor. Unbridled by the whims of society, no chains bondage, Could restrain their desire to be free from mans law. Liberation's winds moistened their lips, and inflated The lungs of these warrior women. Nomads raised on the theology, that man are inferior creatures, To be used as beasts of burden, or at leisure’s pleasure, Nothing more. Skilled in the art of war, renowned for courage’s Unyielding voracity, armored maidens of legend, And for raw endurance’s strength of will. Blow the golden horn of victory's challenge, As the ancient archer thus thread's her bow, In anticipation of the battle to begin. Drawn swords at the ready, do you not Hear their ancestral cry to arms, take No prisoners alive. Shield maidens whom answer to know man, But only the Gods themselves, Behold they are the Amazons. Shoulder to shoulder, and back to back, Shields raised glistening in the sun. The battle lines are drawn in history, A fierce fighting force by all accounts Renowned, to legacy's ancient passage, For all women to be proud of generations Forward to come, remember their battle hymn. Freedom sisters, can you not taste it's Flavor of liberation, carried on destiny's Four winds, I'll raise my cup in tributes Honor unto them, known as the Amazons. BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 2/28/2014 6:24:00 AM
- Skillfully told .... interesting to read Cherl - I love how it ends :) - well done (7!!!!) - "I'll raise my cup in tributes" for you!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/24/2014 2:31:00 AM
Cheryl wow great story, I like it...David
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Date: 2/23/2014 10:07:00 PM
Obviously never been kissed by a Yorkie , lol Wonderful poem as usual Cheri , Your husband is one lucky man to be kissing such a wonder woman good night.
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Date: 2/23/2014 7:49:00 PM
Dear Cheryl, This is brilliant! You are a poetic Amazon! I love Your style! 7 Chuck
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Date: 2/21/2014 12:07:00 PM
Love those closing lines, raise a cup to them, in tribute. Indeed, a fine tribute of a poem, thanks for sharing Cheryl.
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Date: 2/21/2014 8:56:00 AM
As a boy watching Linda Carter, I remember an episode where she was back on the island. I think it was good that girls had a strong female hero to look up to. I was fascinated by her golden lasso, invisible jet and those cool wrist bands.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/21/2014 8:58:00 AM
Oops I forgot to mention the crown.
Date: 2/20/2014 5:38:00 AM
Interesting material in this work..Well are there any Amazons living today?..Enjoyed reading ...Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 2/19/2014 12:13:00 AM
Former Miss USA Lynda Carter in her role of TV's Wonder Woman came to mind as I read this descriptive write about the mythical female warriors.
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