Fields of Garlic- Roman Legion Contest
The 10 th legion of the Roman Empire
Wondered why no matter what
The other side knew they were somewhere
Took them forever to figure out that
They marched in silence, along the way
nothing clinked not a word spoken
Yet the men in armour were waiting there
What magic was their token
Wasn't magic you idiots of roman hue
Can't you guess why all know where your at
It's all the garlic you like to chew
They can smell you miles away in fact.
You plant fields of garlic to eat by all
Medication in its infancy
Great for healing the wounds you have
You'd have less if you listen to me
Stop chewing garlic all day long
Your breath would then surely smell fresh
Carry on the way you are
The 10th legion will get less and less
Roman soldiers ate garlic to inspire them and give them courage. Because that's what the Roman generals believed they planted fields of garlic in the countries they conquered, believing that courage was transferred to the battlefield.
Penned 01/06/2014
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