Celebrating Glory of the Ancient Olympic Games

Celebrating Glory Of The Ancient Olympic Games

Gifted verse from copper-clad rays of sunshine's gleaming mirth
Odes from an era, men competed measuring their worth
Olympic contests, arenas full of cheering faces
fame and glory given winners of marathon races
prowess of those Greek athletes brave, strong and so very bold
winners's adulation, worth far more than their weight in gold!

Robert J. Lindley, 4-08-2020
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 6/15/2020 7:33:00 AM
Wow! This is revealing, educating and interesting. We all celebrate with you, looking forward to the next olympic games. An excellent piece here.
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Date: 6/11/2020 4:55:00 PM
I celebrate with you, Robert! It's quite amazing to think about how long the Olympic games have been going on...excellent write, my friend. Hugs, Rhonda xx
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Robert Lindley
Date: 6/14/2020 9:23:00 AM
Thank you my friend. That longevity speaks volumes about us as beings that celebrate, life, health, strength and courage. God bless..
Date: 6/11/2020 2:30:00 PM
The Olympic games have withstood the test of time. An amazing spectacle of top athletes. Tom
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Date: 6/14/2020 9:22:00 AM
Thank you my friend. Greek literature,poetry and culture has given us so very much. God bless.
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