Christopher Bunton Poet Tail-rhyme

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 February 6, 2013 at 11:51 AM Nice poem. It has a rousing feel to it. Christopher Bunton February 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM Thank You!!

Robert Pettit January 21, 2013 at 9:41 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 January 23, 2013 at 4:05 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 January 21, 2013 at 4:47 PM Never heard of this. But what a great way to tell of it, in this poetry form. Christopher Bunton January 23, 2013 at 4:06 PM Thank You! The Movie "300" tells the tale pretty well.