General Poetry posted May 14, 2024


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The birthplace of democracy

Gift of Greece

by gansach

Atop the Acropolis grows the olive tree,
a gift from goddess Athena to the city.
Athene noctua owl, Glauca, sat on a limb,
gazed curiously at Athens all around him.
"Do you think this new government will work?" he asked.
"Do you mean democracy?" Olive said at last.
"Is it a wise way to rule?" Glauca asked again.
"I believe so," replied Olive. "It gives all men
"a chance to have a say." The owl nodded his head.
"I pray to Athena you are right," Glauca said.

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Writing Prompt
Write a 10-line rhyming poem involving a talking tree and a curious owl. The rhyme scheme will be AABBCCDDEE.


According to Legend, Poseiden, wanting to gain Athens' worship, smashed his trident on the ground and created a salt spring as a gift to the city. Athena, goddess of wisdom, gave a more productive gift by planting an olive tree atop the Acropolis and won the hearts of the citizens. She was always accompanied by her small owl, Glauca, (Athene noctua), who was an advisor and protector. The olive tree still stands there today. Greece was the birthplace of Democracy.
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