Friday, January 3, 2003

Villanelle Of Change Comments

Rating: ★2.8

Since Persia fell at Marathon,
The yellow years have gathered fast:
Long centuries have come and gone.
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Edwin Arlington Robinson
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Michael Walker 16 February 2020

A perfectly structured villanelle, a role model for modern writers. A great moment in Greek history, to win the battle at Marathon. Fine connotations, too, of the marathon race.

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Christopher Gozdava 11 January 2012

The very pleasing poem for a change

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Edwin Arlington Robinson

Edwin Arlington Robinson

Maine / United States
Edwin Arlington Robinson
Edwin Arlington Robinson
Maine / United States
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