epic

Greek Epic Poem

Remo Plunkett
Miss Parent
Honors English 9
November 17, 2008
Plunkett

Breath in me, gods and spirits for the under-deep journey is long and strenuous, and young mortal man Remus has devoted his life to aquatic achievement. He grew up around sea animals and could beat any fish or mammal in the ocean. Remus had also defeated every other man on the Earth in a match of swimming skill, yet our young hero Remus wanted a challenge still. The only being alive on Earth that posed any threat to the title was Poseidon, god of the raging seas. If Remus could become victor he would assume Poseidon’s reign over the seas and become recognized as a god on Mount Olympus.

Hey, I’ve got this poem,
Due tomorrow for
English class,
I need some help.
I can’t quite get it right.

Um… you do know you’re
Talking to someone who
Hasn’t read a book
Cover to cover
Since fourth grade?

I don’t want you
To write it for me.
I just need to bounce
Some ideas off you.
Now, hold on to something.
This is going to be wicked.

What? The poem?

Morgar the great, leader of the free world charges into battle.
Sword striking sword, the flash of blades flickers everywhere in the dieing sunlight.

All seems hopeless, half the forces have fallen.
The mages, promised warriors for Morgar have abandonned their position on the field. Fleeing in fear.