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Destination: Greece
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Destination: Greece |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA 
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If we could go back in history Where would we go? Who would we be? To the ancient days of Greece Where immortals reign supreme Mystical beings abound, Nymphs living by the stream Back to the days of the Trojan wars The face that launched a thousand ships. Temples to the gods and goddesses That mere man worships. Bodies swathed in cloth, Hanging in seductive folds History unwritten Many stories yet untold. Which pair of lovers Would describe us? Which ones would we be? If I were Eurydice And taken into hell Would you fight for me? Would you storm down to Hades And demand my return? Can you withstand the heat Of the fires that always burn? Do you dare defy him? The one who rules the underworld? How much would you sacrifice To get back your girl? My dear sweet Orpheus You were given but one chance You did not have faith and patience The rest is happenstance. We know the tragic ending To this lover’s tale Upon his gruesome death Her name was what he wailed. These two lovers we would be United in death, our destiny. ****** I need some help with a title, I don't like the one I have. Any suggestions? |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
being a history major (soon to be teacher), all i can say is well done...and if we went back to ancient Greece, we'd all be slaves or lowly servants, you can count on that...though when we travel back in our minds, it's always something more spectacular...i think a concubine had it best in those days  |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
thank you, elvira. concubine, huh? ;-) doesn't sound all that bad. |
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