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The Battle of Thermopylae

Hearing of a Persian invasion, the Spartan King marched for his nation, To a narrow pass, he would defend. Persians demanded they drop their weapons, Spartans replied, their future destined, "Molon Labe" Come and get them!

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Isaiah Zerbst

Date: 2/6/2013 11:51:00 AM

Nice poem. It has a rousing feel to it.

Christopher Bunton
Date: 2/15/2013 8:46:00 PM

Thank You!!

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/21/2013 9:41:00 PM

"The Three Hundred Spartans" was one of my favorite movies while growing up. You have described that historic ancient Greek battle in this write.

Christopher Bunton
Date: 1/23/2013 4:05:00 PM

I like the modern version too. The term "Molon Labe" ( Come and take) has surfaced do to the gun debate. It inspired this.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/21/2013 4:47:00 PM

Never heard of this. But what a great way to tell of it, in this poetry form.

Christopher Bunton
Date: 1/23/2013 4:06:00 PM

Thank You! The Movie "300" tells the tale pretty well.