Cyber Day; Post 12

After a long (and much appreciated) Easter Break, we returned yesterday to a post which instructed us to brainstorm the responsibility which we have as citizens to ensure the safety for ourselves and others. This means remaining adamant of the social distancing measures which have already been taken. And while this has seemed to flatten the "curve" a little, some medicines have shown to be promising in helping the sick. With the assistance of private companies (such as GM and Tesla), our nation and others have been making ground on the supplies which we now have to fight Coronavirus (these supplies include Masks and Ventilators). 

With that said, we were instructed to write a poem today which relates to our studies in Greece. This came after I was informed that April is National Poetry Day, so all the more fitting. I was surprised by the extent of the freedom we have in writing this poem as well. Mr. Schick made it clear to have fun and to be creative with not only our style of writing (Free Verse, Shakespearean Sonnet, Blank Verse, or a Homeric Narrative) but also with our content (such as certain gods, goddesses, philosophers, culture, and events). As I've expressed before, I am extremely interested in Greek Architecture; so, fittingly I'll be writing a Shakespearean Sonnet about it. My poem is listed below in 14 lines (just as a Shakespearean Sonnet would be formatted): 

As light is seen when glancing upon such a miraculous structure

The blazing torches reflect its history and design in one solemn instance

While it holds strong, invaders wish for its demolition

A feat which would be proven far harder than any strong force would imagine: 

Then, the mother of all nature would try her best to do what no force could

She, just like others, saw the unique culture of Greece and their unique design

And while she tried, she too had come to find the enduring strength of  Greek Archtirue

With it, she also found the underlying strength of all things Greek, resilient and agile:

But, with the assistance of  another Army, maybe the force of nature would be proven strong

Though the intruders soon found themselves stunned at the might of Greek architecture

Which, through all this war had remained rigid in color, design, and allure

Still, the deciding factor had yet to show, time in a battle with little to blow:

And to this day, time remains to fight, giving no mercy, no matter the event

While the Greeks watched in awe, their structures remained

Then time had plans that would weaken the riches which the famed Greeks had created

Their rich stamp on history will never have faded. 

Personal Thoughts:

In my Opus, I review the extreme design which Greeks implemented on their works, while also listing their downfalls. And whilst they still remain today, the forces I listed still pose a threat to their strength. As I concluded in my poem, only the factor of time will dictate whether these structures continue to flaunt the Greeks might.

Note: The underlined part of my Poem is a Couplet found in all Shakespearean Sonnets. 

With that said, I conclude my April 15th Cyber Day Post, Till next time, Stay Safe!