The Phoenicians

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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.

Date: 9/1/2018 11:00:00 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.