Ben Peltola in Greece

Whilst in Athens, the temple complex on the top of the Acropolis was a source of continual interest for me, in particular the Parthenon was an especially fascinating monument to behold from various vantage points around Rome. After studying the geometric considerations and engineering techniques used to make the Parthenon as much of a beacon of Athenian power and prosperity as possible and to counter optical and atmospheric phenomena in order to perfect the aesthetic beauty of the building from afar. After first seeing the Parthenon at a distance from a hill, then visiting it directly, I gained an appreciation for the fact that although the Greeks
The following is a reflection on the Parthenon in sonnet form, there are some slight deviations from traditional form, namely stanza lengths and departures from meter.

Parthenon

Blessed by Athena, ruled by Theseus,
Protected from Persia by Pericles,
Once the citadel of the Delian League
And filled with reminders of what once was,
Within this city remains a building,
Chiseled from marble, fortified and bombed,
Embattled, reduced to rubble, rebuilt.
Sacred to local Peloponnesians,
To Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans,
Having housed many gods it still stands,
Restoration continues, a labour of pride,
Intent on redeeming former glory.
How blessed we are to have places like these
And to behold this gem of the Peloponnese.