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Publication 1123 By Arcadian on Monday, June 23, 2008 at 08:22   
Location: Australia   Registered: Friday, July 30, 2004  Posts: 63    Search for other posts by Arcadian Search   Quote


Acropolis Today

There this fine mist -- ambrosia like,
that trickles down
to whitewash your marble columns;
so snow white that you shimmer
in ripples of blue Aegean sea.

Through this haze
you reveal symmetry
and a perfection
that dazzles our senses
and enflame our bosoms
with awe and rapture.

No barbaric acts from Anatoli
or the theft
of your unmatched friezes
can ever reduce
or subdue your splendor.

Eternal symbol of Hellenismos.
Herculean efforts are underway
to soon restore your former glory.

Can we ever be the same again
seeing you pristine
like the first time
the citizens of Athens did ?

Seems the greater gods of Greece
weep today and their tears
wash away the veil of apathy,
indifference and neglect
in this post-modern European age.

Publication 1124 By George Trialonis on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 05:34   
Location: Greece   Registered: Friday, May 16, 2008  Posts: 27    Search for other posts by George Trialonis Search   Quote
Nick,

I respect your optimism in "Eternal symbol of Hellenismos. / Herculean efforts are underway / to soon restore your former glory.
My opinion is that modern Greeks are not worthy of their heritage. They have forfeited their right. Unless ... they rise from their ashes again ... through education and proper training.

Best: George

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