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The Colossus of Rhodes

The intellect behind you Were great without measure Such that your fame grew A poweful you, a life treasure. Helios still would be glad Gifted hands who thought him up The beauty of your stood The fame that you had Like the running over of a cup Your sight inspired every mood. Even at your wash The jealousy of the land Who ruined a huge you Your fame still a crush Of every gifted hand To tell of your tale so true. Though great was your fall, In my poetry you mightily stand tall.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 5/2/2013 4:37:00 PM
Congratulations... great winning poem..
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Goodness Lanre
Date: 5/2/2013 8:23:00 PM
Donna I can't thank you enough. Thanks for stopping by. GL.xxx
Date: 4/26/2013 9:30:00 PM
Hi Goodness, thank you for the wonderful poem and stunning imagery in my "7 wonders of the world contest." CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thanks for the support. Take Care & Good Night ;-) ~LINDA
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Goodness Lanre
Date: 4/27/2013 3:39:00 AM
Thanks PD. Take care too. GL xoxo
Date: 4/26/2013 8:28:00 PM
Colossus--- that's such a great word to begin with. Very flavorful, you evoked an exotic spirit in your poem. Congrats!
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Goodness Lanre
Date: 4/27/2013 3:40:00 AM
Thanks Martins. GL
Date: 4/26/2013 8:18:00 PM
Goodness, congrats with your 7 wonder poem <3 LUV ~*~SKAT
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Goodness Lanre
Date: 4/27/2013 3:41:00 AM
Skat, thanks for stopping by. GL
Date: 4/26/2013 6:58:00 PM
Excellent poem Goodness, about the Great Colossus of Rhodes, congratulations
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Date: 4/26/2013 12:51:00 PM
Congratulations on your win
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Date: 4/26/2013 4:52:00 AM
Congrats goodness on your deserving win~A.O
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