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Regal She Rides The Waves

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Circe sings,
foam-born force of mystery,

and spirit yields
firm ground beneath
for the dream of seven strings

...Between sky and earth,
a chanson birthed by Venus

and nursed by moon
beguiles the virid muse,
adding blues

...Amphibious, to drift
in adore's conscious stream

as inner fire to
watercolor canvas,
a lamp onto ochre eyes

...Opens Anima's keep,
shedding light into
oceans wide and deep

...Hear the lyre,
conceived of channeled seas

these siren tides
that glide souls to grace.

 

Author notes

Circe was a legendary enchantress in Greek mythology.
Her powers of enchantment were notorious in both myth and literature.
One of her most memorable appearances is in the Odyssey of Homer,
where she detains the hero Odysseus on her island.

*virid: green
**lyre: A seven-stringed instrument of the harp family,
used to accompany a singer or reciter of poetry
***anima: The feminine inner personality

Artwork Credit: "Queen OF Cups" by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

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  • Peteskid gold member
    August 25
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    oh, the colors here bring so much and the blend of legends the powerful myths of supernatural strength, heroic[sheroic] purposes, so very appealing assonant, internally rhymed ..mellifluous...Thank you for this fine entry into the contest and best of luck in the judging...PK


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    July 6

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    Beautiful!!!

    I love this, and will be back to reference the Greek info very soon. Best of luck to you in this contest!!! Peace, Cyn

  • ecrivain01 silver member
    July 6
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    Very nice ...

    and I'm sure Pamela loves it.


  • Dalaney gold member
    July 6

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    You are the only one on this site that can write like this. I love falling into your poetry of stories, myths, and legend. Love, Lane


    • Blue Rew silver member
      July 8
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      Lane, thank-you for all your sweet enthusiasm!
      Pam has a great love of the sea as I do...
      and myths are something I treasure. Glad to
      share them with those that can appreciate the beauty.
      Blue

  • suseann
    July 6

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    Talented verse

    Your vocabulary is beyond the pale and illustrates poetic thought process very well. I'd have to do some serious boning up on mythology to rise to a horizontal level beside you too. Thank goodness you always include
    explanations in your authors comments! Beautiful verse Blue. I'm sure Pam loves this too.


  • paulcreates silver member
    July 6

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    I like the flow of this very fluid theme. The principal subject relates so intimately with the secondary elements very artfully. An intriguing write for sure Blue.

    Paul


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    July 5

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    My Friend

    Thank you for such a stunner. Always so rich with your use of language and flow. I loved this gracious verse.

    Hear the lyre, conceived of channeled seas, these siren tides that glide souls to grace.

    You know my love for the sea . . . Thank you. ~Pamela


    • Blue Rew silver member
      July 5

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      Each part of this humble verse is meant to speak of you.
      The moon which rules you, the anima that shines from
      within with such clarity,
      the green hues that compliment the blue,
      the lyre which you play for all to enjoy...
      I have been blessed by your inspiration and beauty.
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