Might

                  Might

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In real man Greece the reason for the male

Grown up in masculinity to be

The one to be allowed to vote and rail

Against opponents in a vote was he

Was necessary for the city state

To thrive.  Around his city were its foes

All willing to attack.  Death stormed each gate

That manly arms did not defend.  The woes

Of slavery and rape loomed ever near

Unless his enemies endured defeat

Before they sacked the city.  Honest fear

Drove thoughtful minds to spurn and scorn retreat.

..The reason ancient Greeks gave men the right

….To rule was due to their desire to fight.