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Greek Orator Demosthenes

...Demosthenes was 'de most' famous of orators in ancient Greece! His "Philippics" attacking King Philip of Macedonia is considered a masterpiece! History recorded this and many other of his incis......

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Categories: demosthenes, history, humorous,
Form: Clerihew

If Ever I Had a Country : Xix and ***

...IF ever I had a country : XXIX - *** XXIX IF ever I had a country And if ever I were but the Alexandrian National Librarian` I'd......

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Categories: demosthenes, anti bullying, betrayal, people,
Form: Dramatic Monologue

Democracy

...DEMOCRACY. Hats off to Demosthenes! Democracy, Democracy, But... In Australia, Bit of a failure, Forced to vote for politicians... We elect politicians, We need leaders of power and vision,......

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Categories: demosthenes, allusion, angst, confusion, leadership,
Form: Free verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Old Age

... In my youth, I am sure I was slim, a figure both modest and trim; but now I am old, I'm frequently told my features are wrinkled and grim. As a girl, I was agile and quick, my dancing was......

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Categories: demosthenes, nostalgia, retirement, old, old,
Form: Verse