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The Phoenicians Past From turbulent seas rise mighty noble Phoenicians sailors and masters in commerce twenty two constant warriors ancestors of our language four vassals, thriving Phoenician pride furnished the Persian kingdom from the mountaintops tall cedars , sculpted to fine ships humanity forever sleeps in Byblos ancient city bathed in supple cream soft moonlight sea winds carry messages ancestors whispered to me Fragmented, listless an abandoned seashell split in pieces like Phoenicia

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Date: 9/1/2018 11:00:00 AM
A very, very fine poem, Art. Your indelible knowledge of history is much admired in these cerebral parts. Ty for dropping the knowledge. I love studying history. It offers so many fascinating themes to muse write about. Pure poetry in ink motion, my dear friend.
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Date: 8/31/2018 2:06:00 PM
A fitting tribute to a remarkable people Arthur. I enjoyed this glimpse into this window from the past! : )
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Date: 8/27/2018 3:57:00 PM
Love it. And thanks for including the picture of the carved shell, most impressive to imagine it has survived all this time
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Date: 8/22/2018 11:01:00 PM
Love it, Arthur, and the classical style, very fitting. And educational, too. Regards, Viv
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Date: 8/22/2018 1:32:00 PM
They were a great civilization...They came up with the first alphabet too...Very nicely penned Arthur
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Date: 8/21/2018 9:13:00 PM
that is a very good one, will like to see more soon :-)
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Date: 8/21/2018 4:37:00 PM
The Phoenicians have remerged thanks to you, Arhur Great write!
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Date: 8/21/2018 12:00:00 AM
Really love that poem, and the picture is simply gorgeous.
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Date: 8/20/2018 9:55:00 AM
Well done Arthur...
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Date: 8/20/2018 5:01:00 AM
nice write...loved ancient history since high school (but not high school : )
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Date: 8/19/2018 11:36:00 PM
Great Bear, you've done it again!!! Blown me away with your excellent writing skills (and knowledge)
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