Gracious Greg -- thank you. This is an actual legend, and ancient. If nothing else, perhaps readers will realize that "all men are created equal" did not originate on this continent with the Founding Fathers, but it was realized by my ancestors, one thousand years ago.
I am grateful to Christine, for seeing worth in the poem. Her editor's note made me smile.
The link has been added to my website. There you can also find a link to a recent sonnet online, "HOMELAND."
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