Wonder to Behold

For Taboo Words Contest

I rise in majesty
Over all the buildings
In the business district of La Defense.
I draw crowds
Leading the tourist trade
Whether picture, statute or postcard.

Many call me beautiful mistress
So cunning and mysterious
A strong symbol
Of freedom for the people
A flag of red white and blue married to
A sculpture of metal and steel.

Quickly, now
Stand in the shadow I cast over the land
I shall bring victory once again.
The masses will forever cry Viva la Revolution

Line Count:  16
Form:  Free Verse
Contest  "The Taboo Words Contest ~ On Hiatus"  Winner:  January 2018
JANUARY PROMPT:  EIFFEL TOWER

taboo words:
France, French, Francais 
Paris, Parisien 
Seine
Iron Lady
Champ de Mars
Gustave Eiffel
tallest monument/ tower