Victoria Anderson-Throop Poet Quatrain

The Restless Sea Historical Quatrain For Contest

THE RESTLESS SEA


                           As dawn swept 'way the morning stars
                           A gloomy Helen glared
                           Poor Paris stood in silence-- watched--
                           He’d kiss her if he dared.

                           The sea was raging round their heads
                           The men rowed without cease
                           The lovers headed to their doom--
                            A myth is birthed in Greece

                           Ten thousand ships launch in pursuit
                           Rough soldiers flex their knees--
                           Today hunt thieves tomorrow queens-- 
                           Men do what kings will please

                           The soldiers puked and gambled hard
                           Twas boredom that they feared
                           A seasick trip was just a jaunt--
                           The Trojan shore appeared

                           The glory grew beyond Troy’s walls
                           The truth no one can trust….
                           Dark tragedy writ in the books--
                           Tis flung among the dust.


Victoria Anderson-Throop
1/14/13

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David Fisher February 11, 2013 at 6:47 AM Congrat's on the contest. An enjoyable, gritty account.

Modupe Sefunmi February 11, 2013 at 4:37 AM Congrats on your win! I loved the way you did this!

Connie Marcum Wong February 11, 2013 at 2:14 AM What an awesome and interesting write that kept me tied to each line! No wonder it garnered first place Victoria. I loved it. CONGRATULATIONS!

Seren Roberts February 10, 2013 at 9:52 PM Congratulations Victoria. ....Seren

Poet Destroyer A February 10, 2013 at 8:48 PM Victoria, this is one of my favorite contest... love it... Congratulations, with your amazing poems. Always~ LINDA

Joyce Johnson February 10, 2013 at 7:38 PM Well done. An exciting entry and wonderful win. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Debbie Guzzi February 10, 2013 at 6:10 PM Ahh poor Helen they always blame the woman! ;) Congrad's on your win! Light & Love

Ray Dillard February 10, 2013 at 5:19 PM The reasons of war are many and you picked a clever topic for your write. I love the poem as much as the story. RAY

Debra Squyres February 10, 2013 at 12:45 PM Enjoyed this !! I remember this topic from school days. Of course they only touched on the facts known. Excellent write and Congratulations on a first place win !!