So Lydias folk prepare for war
To mend the peace that traitors tore.
They grab their shields and sharpen spears
And ready hearts by hiding fears.
Then form a line in front of gate
Preparing souls to meet their fate.
And over hill a banner crest
Along with thousand men abreast.
Their brazen shields a blinding light
Reflecting sun and stealing sight.
And queen commands the demi-god
To lend his aid with mystic rod.
And help them smite their coming foe
Who bring to Lydia greatest woe.
So armies face across the plain
And both in hopes a win to gain.
Then horn does blow and battle starts
As warriors practice killing arts.
And rain their volleys down on foes
They shoot in mass from squadrons bows.
Then demi-god does charge the line
Their shields no match for half divine.
By swinging club he clears their mass
With godlike strength their ranks he bashed.
His lion hide their spears do turn
And all their killing blows are spurn.
So foes from south do fall from man
For demi-god they failed to plan.
They blew the horn to beat retreat
From hafling gods most mighty feats.
Then Lydian forces cheer let out
And shook the earth with winning shout.
On shoulders lift they godling high
Through gates of city draw him nigh.
Then Omphale former tyrant came
To share the demi-gods acclaim.
Then daring fate with boldest wish
She gave the hero gentle kiss.
And love was born on dying field
Where forces clashed imposing wills.
For many moons the pair does court
And make of love a playful sport.
With bated breaths and stolen glance
They steal away at every chance.
What seems so long but's really soon
The seed that's sown for marriage bloom.
So demi-god and queens betrothed
And both in deepest joy now glowed.
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Hercules and his Twelve Labors
Short StoryHercules must perform twelve labors to appease the Greek gods. Written in a fun sing songy style this poem tells the story of the Greek Demi-god Hercules, who is convicted of murder by the gods of Olympus. His patron goddess Hera convinces the other...
