Old Ironsides

massive oak timbers 
hearty men piped to action
mighty war machine
planks resisted cannonballs 
like our nation, still afloat
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Liguori Avatar
November 12, 2021 at 10:53 AM
It always amazes me when so much can be captured in just a few lines. Wonderful poem, congrats on your placement.
Iversen  Avatar
November 12, 2021 at 10:19 PM
It was an honor to be in the mix of some great poems. Thanks for the comments and running the contest, Peter
Alex Avatar
November 11, 2021 at 10:35 PM
A short and sweet work. Congratulations!
Iversen  Avatar
November 12, 2021 at 10:18 PM
Thanks for the comments,Peter
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