Andrea Dietrich Poet Triolet

The Swords Speak

Back in the eighteenth century, the swords of the Polish Legion Supporting Lombardy were inscribed with an Italian phrase, translated as
Free people are brothers


 We defend ourselves righteously.

And thus, free people are brothers.

Whether we fight on land or sea,

We defend ourselves righteously.

God, therefore, our support will be

From the tyranny of others.

We defend ourselves righteously.

And thus, free people are brothers.


Jan. 31, 2017 for the Contest of Julia Ward

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CayCay Godwin February 5, 2017 at 12:10 PM Well done! This is one contest I did get to post for. I enjoyed your triolet, it's contents are right on and the form serves each point well. This should soar! Hugs ... CayCay

Carolyn Devonshire February 4, 2017 at 3:30 PM It is a shame people must take up arms to fight for freedom. Look at how many wars Americans have fought - not just the Revolution or the Civil War. Still, I admire the camaraderie of the soldiers in your beautifully written poem. (My mother's family was Polish, so I appreciated the historical note at the top too. Best wishes in the contest, Andrea. I couldn't come up with anything. You nailed it!

Jennifer Walker February 4, 2017 at 1:35 PM This poem reminds me of how the 18th century people would have written. I love this.

Janice Canerdy February 3, 2017 at 9:51 PM Well done, Andrea--a 7! Janice

Wendy Rycroft February 3, 2017 at 11:06 AM GREAT POEMS X GLAD X

Eve Roper February 2, 2017 at 8:14 PM Great poem, Andrea, good luck in this contest. Hugs

Ralph Sergi February 2, 2017 at 11:29 AM Hi Andrea: A vert=y inspirational poem. goodluck! Ralph Sergi February 2, 2017 at 11:30 AM Hi Andrea: A very inspirational poem, good luck!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 1, 2017 at 3:56 AM - Performed with skill, Andrea - Love final line - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

White Wolf February 1, 2017 at 12:50 AM I am not my brother's keeper, I am my brother! Very impressive, Andrea. Really well done!

Matthew Anish January 31, 2017 at 9:56 PM Nice use of form in this one. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Supraja Kannan January 31, 2017 at 9:50 PM Great one for the contest Andrea... Reads like a winner...loved this triolet form... You did very well... A big 7...

John Lawless January 31, 2017 at 9:22 PM Well done Andrea, you Triolet teaser you

Arthur Vaso January 31, 2017 at 8:25 PM Very nice Andrea, liked how you did this!