Arthur Vaso Poet Free verse

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The Phoenicians

The Phoenicians
Past

From turbulent seas
rise mighty noble Phoenicians
sailors and masters in commerce
twenty two constant warriors
ancestors of our language
four vassals, thriving Phoenician pride
furnished the Persian kingdom
from the mountaintops
tall cedars , sculpted to fine ships
humanity forever
sleeps in Byblos
ancient city bathed in 
supple cream soft moonlight
sea winds carry messages
ancestors whispered to me

Fragmented, listless
an abandoned seashell
split in pieces
like Phoenicia

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Freddie Robinson Jr. September 1, 2018 at 11:00 AM A very, very fine poem, Art. Your indelible knowledge of history is much admired in these cerebral parts. Ty for dropping the knowledge. I love studying history. It offers so many fascinating themes to muse write about. Pure poetry in ink motion, my dear friend.

Connie Marcum Wong August 31, 2018 at 2:06 PM A fitting tribute to a remarkable people Arthur. I enjoyed this glimpse into this window from the past! : )

Agnes Krampe August 27, 2018 at 3:57 PM Love it. And thanks for including the picture of the carved shell, most impressive to imagine it has survived all this time

Viv Wigley August 22, 2018 at 11:01 PM Love it, Arthur, and the classical style, very fitting. And educational, too. Regards, Viv

Joseph May August 22, 2018 at 1:32 PM They were a great civilization...They came up with the first alphabet too...Very nicely penned Arthur

Billy Jones August 21, 2018 at 9:13 PM that is a very good one, will like to see more soon :-)

Ralph Sergi August 21, 2018 at 4:37 PM The Phoenicians have remerged thanks to you, Arhur Great write!

Darren White August 21, 2018 at 12:00 AM Really love that poem, and the picture is simply gorgeous.

Charlie Smith August 20, 2018 at 9:55 AM Well done Arthur...

Sand Blown August 20, 2018 at 5:01 AM nice write...loved ancient history since high school (but not high school : )

Brendan Solomon August 19, 2018 at 11:36 PM Great Bear, you've done it again!!! Blown me away with your excellent writing skills (and knowledge)