El Dorado

Men have searched throughout history
For a city made of gold
So much in fact it has become legendary
This city that has yet to unfold
Some have even died I am told.

The story says, a chief had an initiation
Covered in gold dust and jumping 
A lake bottom became his situation
Now known as the golden king
Where is El Dorado they would sing?

Legends grew from a king to a city
Spaniards knew this gold had to be won
Expeditions to discover it were plenty
One such Conquistador even discovered the Amazon
Female warriors there had them on the run.

If you have not guessed this legend yet
It is El Dorado or City of Cibola
That all were searching to get
Nicholas Cage tried finding it in the cinema
A fake explorer made the most pesetas.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mehta Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 6:32 AM
Congratulations on the fifth place win in the contest, Brian
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April 13, 2011 at 5:15 AM
Congratulations for your win Brian in the contest "Legends" sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Your last two lines sure made me snicker-- cute way to end this :D-- Super congrats on your win with this very intriguing legend-- really enjoyed reading this Brian :D
Roberts Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 9:30 PM
congrats on your win Brian with this interesting tale penned
Sweetheart Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Congrats Brian on another big win in another contest with another great write ..enjoy luv..
Johnson Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 6:45 PM
An interesting story well told. congratulations. Love, Joyce
Freeman Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 5:13 PM
Great Job Brian. Congratulations on your worthy poem's sixth place success. Loved it. Agape, Moses
George   Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 5:01 PM
Thank you for sharing this wonderful legend, Brian. Most entertaining. Many congrats on your BIG WIN. Lainie
Taylor Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 1:18 PM
Congrats, Brian. Excellent piece. Nice going. Ralph
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April 12, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Brian, John and I enjoyed this poem very much. I especially loved the last two lines -- nice touch of humor! Congratulations on placing 6th in the contest. The competition was strong so you can be proud of your placement! Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 6:55 AM
Interesting poem about the city of gold..Good luck in the contest with this sure winner..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
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April 9, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Wonderful read this afternoon. Looking forward to reading more. Take care. Dana'lynn
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April 8, 2011 at 4:59 PM
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Roberts Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM
very interesting write for the contest, best of luck Brian
Mehta Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 6:13 AM
Creative and expressive verses on El Dorado city of gold, Brian
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