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Upon Battlefields Fallen True, Their Bloody Dead

Today I am doing better and I have written a poem . One inspired by my reading a post a member made at another site I am a member of. In which a member posted a poem by  Thoreau: ,  ....The Summer Rain....
I found the verses about Homer, Ajax and the Greeks so inspiring that I sat to write a very quick poem, one my muse insisted I give birth to.

Written inspired by this stanza in Thoreau's poem
The Summer Rain - Poem by Henry David Thoreau


" Bid Homer wait till I the issue learn, 
  If red or black the gods will favor most, 
  Or yonder Ajax will the phalanx turn, 
  Struggling to heave some rock against the host."

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Upon Battlefields Fallen True, Their Bloody Dead

For Greek pride the courageous Greeks warriors bled
Upon battlefields fallen true, their bloody dead
Thus many, from Greek mothers loving hearts were torn
Raised to be Greek heroes from day they were born.

Those giants brave and true as Homer did so write
Marching, fighting both by weary day and dark night
Shields held firm, plunging deep-red sharp sword and long spears
As fighting machines bereft of concerns and fears!

Achilles and Ajax mighty killers born to be
Destined as heroes, of valiant Greek tree
Godlike power in limbs of Herculean might
As was told by Homer's tale of Troy's last great fight.

For Greek pride the courageous Greeks warriors bled
Upon battlefields fallen true, their bloody dead!

Robert J. Lindley, 6-26-2019
Sonnet, ( What my muse just demanded of me )

Written inspired by this stanza in Thoreau's poem
The Summer Rain - Poem by Henry David Thoreau


" Bid Homer wait till I the issue learn, 
If red or black the gods will favor most, 
Or yonder Ajax will the phalanx turn, 
Struggling to heave some rock against the host."

Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2019

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Brandy Nicole Date: 6/30/2019 10:19:00 PM "Raised to be Greek heroes from day they were born" This statement alone says so much. We are all capable of conquering a fear inside, or to fight some battle. It takes Strength and Determination. An amazing story my dear friend. I am happy that you are feeling some better. My best to you. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 7/2/2019 9:51:00 AM Thank you my friend. A good study of the Greeks , their history, their mythology does wonders for a poet tat wants to write about real life, its struggles, its miracles, its bravery, its sacrifices, and its mysteries., etc...

Rob Carmack Date: 6/28/2019 6:25:00 PM Impressive Robert, I like what you have done here. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 7/2/2019 9:48:00 AM Thank you my friend. Life goes on regardless of ones current state of being. Writing poetry helps and sometimes even brings on a very soothing cool breeze on a blistering hot day!

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/27/2019 2:11:00 PM Brilliantly written , you were certainly inspired Robert, I'm glad that you are feeling better. Tom. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 6/27/2019 5:23:00 PM Thank you my friend. I take my inspiration from whatever source it arrives and hopefully do it justice and gift a positive to those that read it.