Sumerian Epic Poem

2012; An epic poem written for a Sumerian group project- in a class where english and history was combined. We were to create a king, and a hero, and write how the hero saves everyone from Durjonzdar

It was a beautiful day and the guards were sitting there bored

But that all ended when they saw that some boats had shored

A closer look at the sails and all they could do was stare

For it was Durjonzdar and his men, and they weren’t here to share

The news spread quickly, Just like a forest fire

The people were panicked, what did they desire?

“They came for our gold” some of the children said

“They’re big and hairy, and like apes their butts are red”

Mothers clung to their children while the men prepared

For it was a battle and everyone was most scared

 

The Hammar came down to honor each one

Then said he would join, and not be left out of the fun

He gathered his men in front of the temple, eating before

And ordered the children and ladies to Harbor indoor

“Listen up men, we have our bronze shields,

We’ll shine in the sun and force them to yield”

 

They marched out of the city prepared for battle

But they were outnumbered by the Durjonzdar’s cattle

The enemy was attacking, the results were unclear

Who would win this battle? Would some hero appear?

 

Sword clashed in the sun, covered in red

Our people were falling, lives being shed

It was a fierce battle between our mankind

But if it kept up our kingdom would unwind

 

Great Durjonzdar was especially a fright

He had many battle scars and was not a pretty sight

The way he fought was ruthless and mean

He just came and cut people, it was really a scene

Everyone tried to fight but many would fall

And the medics were limited for they couldn’t cure all

 

It seemed like Durjonzdar and his men would prevail

With King Tohoshinki and him men looking so pale

But then from the city ran out a young boy

He was about 15 with a look rather coy

He had the confidence of Kaos,

The god who caused much chaos

And the mortality of Leo

The god who was so nice he would share his burrito

But deep in his eyes that only few could tell

Were the eyes of dear Luna

The god who was related to this young boy Kuna

Kuna ran straight without hesitation

It seemed that Durjonzdar the great was his destination

The sword the boy held glittered in the sun

The bronze blade was sharp and well done

Everything seemed to be moving in slow motion

As the boy ran through and caused quite a commotion

He approached the enemy with a great big thrust

But the big man blocked it easily without kicking dust

It went on for a while, cutting and blocking

But then Durjonzdar seemed to be distracted plotting

So the boy gave a thrust straight into the heart

And down went Durjonzdar just like a piece of art

“How could I get beat? By just a boy

This victory goes to you, celebrate with joy”

Durjonzdar seemed to sneer out with pain

And his last words travel far causing shame

 

Everyone seemed to freeze

Then the enemy was gone in a breeze

As they fled to their ships, a white flag in defeat

The city poured around the Hero to repeat

“Hurrah to Great Gilga, Young Gilga Kuna

Who defeated the enemy and brought harmony like Goddess Luna”

 

Durjonzdar’s men trudged back to their city

Smeared in defeat, and got no pity

And the outraged king of their nation

Ordered them to the torturing station

 

As Kingdom Cassiopeia celebrated

King Tohoshinki seemed to elaborate

“We will seek revenge for this attack, which we lost many men

They burned part of the city, so we’ll defeat them again

And to Young gilga-Kuna who fought them head on

He will lead us in battle, and Durjonzdar’s men will be gone!”

 

And so peace was once again brought to the city

the buildings were repaired and looked very pretty

No one dared to attack this city again

For these were the people who defeated Durjonzdar and his men.

Author's Note

I had no clue how to write an epic poem.. we were only told to 'write an epic poem'; and this is what resulted..