Poem -
The Victories of Pyrrhus
He smiles upon the combat-trampled field
And wipes his dagger on a rotting friend
Thus contemplating laurels at the end
of grim pride-march amidst a bier of shields.
Acclaim, he claims ~ though such acclaim which yields
to polished steel no battle ever bends
Reflects a paltry hoard no child would tend
Forsaking higher paths and greater deeds.
A laurel is a meagre, hollow crown
Which rests so lightly on a lighter head
The grief-scarred blades will turn to rust before
the self-claimed victor finds his claim unfound.
For wisdom leaves a hungry blade unfed
As wiser warriors on far-eastern shores.
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Hi Sweetheart, I absolutely love this sonnet, as usual its fantastically well written
My favorite line!! it gives me a feeling of taking the high ground and being able to maintain dignity when many others make use their weapons to cause harm or seek revenge.
I love this and I love you
Your Lorna
xxx
Thank you my darling.
Sorry for the delayed response...but even at a distance...YOU were distracting me most of last night!!
You know why I wrote this...you know what it's about...and yes, that's my favourite line too.
I love you too.
your Jason XxXxXxXx
Hey Brother!!..... gotta say, I'm a history buff and yet this part of Greek history has eluded me somehow...... but no longer, I just looked up Pyrrhus and his exploits .....a General in those days was indeed a bloody occupation...... your ability to convey history through poetry is magical and EVERY time I read your forays into the historical I find myself looking up new information...... it's more than a pleasure reading your stuff my friend....... it's truly inspiring!!...... FISTFUL-O-STARS !!......High fives JASON!!.........LOVE and ROCKETS !!.......your friend and admirer ........T xo ?✳?✴☀
Thanks Tony.
Glad to hear that this poem had you reaching for the history books. As I mentioned to your BETTER half above: He who doesn't learn from history is doomed to repeat it.
Of course it's not enough to merely know the names of Generals and battlefields...the dates and victors of ancient wars; you must have the creative imagination to put yourself there...and, in some way, experience what it may have been like. Dare I say...you have to be a poet.
I'm wittering now!! My point is...there's a reason that Pyrrhus' career gave rise to the term pyrrhic victory...which is something we could all learn from...especially round these parts at the moment!!
Thank you again...the friendship and admiration is mutual.
J ;)
" He smiles upon the combat-trampled field
And wipes his dagger on a rotting friend... "
HOLY SHIT !
I got nuthin' !
BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Much obliged, good sir.
J ;)
Committed write, passionately delivered, with real intent to inform and generate interest in the topic.
Great dedication to produce a work beyond normal design.
Thanks for sharing. :)
Superbly flowing powerful write and enjoyed where it went and how you took a reader there.
Excellent throughout and a message not lost on this fortunate reader.
Many thanks for sharing.