The Marsi

An ancient people Who aided Rome in its wars Denied of respect History tells us Rome never triumphed over them Or even without them http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/history-2.php

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2010 9:25:00 AM

I really like how you did this one. A standout one for you! And also a little history lesson for us! well, I need to go off line now. Thanks so much for all your responses to me today . btw, I got tenth place with the noun haiku, you had wished me well in the contest. Glad you liked sweet deathly rose. Luv, andrea

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 1/19/2010 1:27:00 AM

James, This is a very interesting senryu. So, you're saying that the Romans used these non-Roman people to attain their greatness, but never acknowledged them? Hummmm I wonder if they withdrew their help... The fall of Rome! There is always something to learn from you, James. Thank you again. Smiles, Dane

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/17/2010 1:45:00 PM

A fact I never knew... thankxxx for sharing these words .. and for your many splendid and wonderful comments on all my poetry reads while I have been off Soup due to the trial... will be back soon... promise.. luv.. Linda-Marie..

Sharon Winter

Date: 1/17/2010 11:32:00 AM

Interesting indeed! I often wish when I was in my younger grades in school, teachers taught with poetry! Think I would have absorbed much more! Thanks for your kind congrats my friend. Much appreciated. hugs, shar xoxo

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/17/2010 8:31:00 AM

You have been enlightening us with your historic writes for nearly a year now, James. Now I'll have to look up "The Marsi" and learn more about them. You are such an inspiration and you compel us to seek out the historic facts. Great work! Love, Carolyn