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Vikings Striking

VIKINGS STRIKING Savage, barbarian pagans who plundered, killed and raped Still In bloody garments of war, around their women draped Made erotic love before battles that raged Wave after wave of terror they waged Of late through media of TV, have become famed

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/23/2020 8:45:00 PM

Hi Jennifer, I love anything Viking. They lived in a hard land so they had to be hard people to survive. We should not forget the shield maidens either. A hard people for hard times. This is such a wonderful Limerick Jennifer. Loved the content. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/27/2020 7:48:00 AM

It was hard times they lived in and they did survive but were quite ruthless - i'm glad you enjoyed it Mike - my husband also loves the series of the Vikings on Netflix. Be safe. Blessings, jennifer.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/21/2020 5:21:00 AM

They may have been brutal but they also were great explorers and I can't think they were all bad, but they sure have the reputation going. I enjoyed your Limerick Jennifer. I too love watching the History channel. Keep safe from this Coronavirus. xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/27/2020 7:27:00 AM

Hi Connie, people don't use their brains sometimes, and it only means that they run the risk of catching Coronavirus and spreading it in the village we live in. A Resident invited her daughter and grandchildren to spend the day with her yesterday. First of all the law says that is not allowed and secondly the committee here says no. This is a serious deadly virus last night it was almost at twenty three thousand dead globally - tragic. I'm sure there were some good vikings (VIKINGS STRIKING) among them, but they did plunder a lot. Keep well my friend and your wonderful family. Blessings and hugs, Jenny.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 3/17/2020 10:55:00 PM

I admit I've been right there, fully engrossed during each episode of the History channel's 'Vikings'. Good description creativity, Jenny! Being as the Vikings conquered so many lands, most all of us have a drop or so of their dna, as I understand it! Hugs, CayCay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/18/2020 12:31:00 PM

Clever girl, never thought of that, especially as my Dad was from England, its very possible, should trace my heritage might be in for a surprise. Thank you always for you lovely comments dear Ca yCay. Blessings, Jennifer.

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/17/2020 4:01:00 PM

Boys will be boys, thanks Jennifer...

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/18/2020 12:25:00 PM

i guess you are right Charlie - my husband really enjoys the series, the girls don't do too badly either! Thanks for the visit and comment Charlie - both much appreciated. Blessings, Jennifer

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/14/2020 8:30:00 AM

I haven’t watched the series but I have heard it is good.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/14/2020 10:48:00 AM

Hi Rick, I don't particularly like it, but my husband watches it and then I go to poetry soup! Blessings, Jennifer.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/12/2020 11:36:00 AM

Vikings were as bloodthirsty as other warriors of their times. Probably they lacked 'education' and were looked upon as inferior barbarians. I have a feeling that they enjoyed being the underdogs and then surprised their enemies! ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/14/2020 10:45:00 AM

They enjoyed raiding and plundering but yes there were others, the Crusaders for instance killing in the name of God! And today we have ISIS who will just chop our heads whilst been filmed. Thank you for a wonderful comment Paul. Warm regards and hugs, Jenny.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/11/2020 8:51:00 PM

No doubt those Vikings were always striking---and perhaps even good-looking as well. LOL. Thanks, Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/14/2020 10:32:00 AM

But filthy dirty, as were the Royalty - imagine living in those years and your partner was caked in mud and blood ....... or royalty, and he came to his 6th wife after he hadn't bathed at all!!!! Stay well and strong Gershon, don't forget to have vitamin B injections! Blessings, Jennifer

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/11/2020 5:42:00 PM

I think the "romantic" way they can be depicted is probably a joke,. If we were to go back and see them as they were, I bet they were just horrid lovers!!! Caked in dirt too. Aren't we lucky to not have been born back then. I enjoyed this, Jennifer. The violence depicted of them certainly must be true!!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/14/2020 10:26:00 AM

Hi Andrea, yes it was a violent era with loose morals, but what if we compare that yester year to today, there are probably a great many similarities. Thanks Andrea my friend for a terrific comment. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/10/2020 11:34:00 PM

Hello Jennifer ... apart from your fine limerick Jennifer, I know little about the vikings, but your tale tells a gruesome tale - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/14/2020 10:19:00 AM

There is TV a series about the Vikings on Netflix - pretty barbaric - but that was how they lived then - ruthless killing and low morals, but having said what I did what has changed if we compare today to then with our drug scene and loose morals. Thanks for a great comment Lindsay, Blessings, Jennifer

Sandra Adams

Date: 3/9/2020 5:14:00 AM

Great stark imagery Jennifer. Barbaric they were but times were different back then thankfully :) hugs

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/14/2020 10:13:00 AM

Yes then was a barbaric era, but if we think of what ISIS is doing and all the little battles going on all over the world, it doesn't seem that we have changed much! Thank you for a wonderful comment Sandy, Blessings, Jennifer

Silent One

Date: 3/8/2020 4:53:00 PM

Many empires in those days behaved like this, including some crusades also... i liked your limerick..

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/14/2020 10:05:00 AM

It was a barbaric era. Raids, rapes, thieving and murders were the order of the day. Very happy you enjoyed my limerick S.O. Blessings, Jennifer.

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/7/2020 8:38:00 AM

Love the Limerick, Jennifer, and agree with the subject, but that was life in those day, barbaric which relates to all cultures.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/7/2020 9:34:00 AM

Yes I know, but difficult to think that it only a millenium ago. A drop in the in the ocean when it comes to time and the millions and billions of years archeologists talk about. Thank you for dropping by Harry, A real pleasure to have you visit. Blessings, Jennifer.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/6/2020 4:45:00 PM

Your verse here is so blunt and arresting, it is so vivid and detailed, especially the line 'bloody garments of war' - I actually don't watch that show but have heard of it-

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/7/2020 9:27:00 AM

Hi Michelle, an awesome comment - hope you are well - I watch the end of an episode perhaps as my husband watches whilst ai do poetry - the series are vivid, had to try and make my poem sound vivid - thank you for your comment Michelle - your poems are very beautiful and sophisticated and wonderful to read. Blessings, Jennifer.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/6/2020 3:07:00 PM

Hello Jennifer Proxenos, I watche the Vikings on t.v. I enjoy this program I watch it often. It is not on any more. Have a nice day my friend. Hugs Darlene

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/7/2020 8:37:00 AM

My husband watches and follows the Vikings - he enjoys the series. It seems people world wde are watching it. Thank you for a lovely comment and a very welcome visit. Blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/6/2020 4:19:00 AM

- Many old prejudices about barbaric Vikings and primitive ignorance live even in 2020 :))) - The Vikings were mostly trading, but you could not prevent anyone stealing instead of barter ... after a lot of "mjød" / beer it often became a struggle ... and what we would call rape today - (We haven't moved yet, starting this weekend) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/6/2020 1:21:00 PM

Hi dear Sunshine Smile - the Englsih Christians in this series are just as ruthless! And even the Crusaders in the 12th century killed many in the East in the name of God! I think as far back in history as we are aware of, greed has motivated man to go to war. 'mjod' is a kind of beer made from water and honey and left to ferment - very interesting my friend, good luck with the move! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2020 7:52:00 AM

You're right Anne, Hollywood shows them in a bad light, they were no worse than many other cultures at the time, as for the Romans they were something else. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/6/2020 4:37:00 AM

- About 10% of Vikings were "barbaric and bloodthirsty" - the rest lived by nature and were peaceful :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/6/2020 2:42:00 AM

They were a blood thirsty band, they feared nothing, thinking a glorious death would enable them to sit in Valhallla with the God's. I take it you've been watching Vikings, with Ragnar, Floki and all those colourful characters. Hope alls well. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/6/2020 12:52:00 PM

Hi Tom, my Husband mostly watches it whilst I prefer to do my poetry, but from my desk I can see whats gong on, so I'm sort of aware of their comings and goings, love affairs and battles. All is well my ffriend, hope with you and yours aslo, hope your grandson is better. Blessings, Jennifer.