Blog 38



THE MARATHON

 soldier pheidippides
Saved Greece from imminent death 
A hero for all

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  1. Mr. SchickApril 19, 2020 at 7:21 AM

    The haiku pattern
    Is five - seven - five, you know.
    Line one's six, not five.

    7/10

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