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Wednesday, 31 March 2010

The Victory at Quito

by Mark Signorelli (April 2010)

Down the mountain pass to Quijos

In the quarter of the north,

The captain Benalcázar

And his squad came rushing forth,

With their old world armor gleaming

Down the length of their hot train,

And their snapping flags declaring

All the pride of martial Spain. more>>>

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15 Apr 2010
Frances

Hi Mark,

Ursula shared this poem with me and I really liked it. It is beautiful to see the honor and bravery of the strong leader Ruminahui. Quito is a beautiful city, hope you and Ursula get to visit the Quitus capital very soon. I am sure you will enjoy the warmth of the Ecuadorian people. What inspired you to write this poem. I remember as a student reading the beautiful story of Cumanda...highly recommend it, I bet you would write wonderful poems of her after knowing more about her story. :) Take care and I enjoy reading your work.

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