THE SPEECH OF MARIANUS AT THERMOPYLAE, AFTER DEXIPPUS

At Thermopylae, in the shadow

Of those who found death facing the might of Xerxes,

Seven centuries have passed and the

Goths are approaching. A speech

Raising spectres for living men's strength,

Preparations for a battle

Whose course eludes as;

Their fate unknown, fame unfound,

These defenders of Thermopylae

Even fainter spectres, barely seen.

17.07.2017