Short Bce Poems

I intend to try something new,
Something revolutionary 
That defies conventional tactics,
Yet is so subtle in its simplicity 
As to be easily carried out 
By nervous farmers 
About to soil themselves
In the face of certain death.
I’ve had my moment of clarity.  
Tell that pussy, Cleombrotus, 
Bring on his Spartans.

Note: Epaminandas employed the military principles of mass, economy of force, and a refused right flank to defeat the Spartans....

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