Golden fields of fragrance sweet
gathered in bouquets of beauty
as she wanders with innocence
beckoning all buds to bloom
generous in heart, one with nature
an abiding daughter
to the father of gods
but in a shadowy moment
all was soon lost,
abducted to a different realm
God of the underworld
fell deeply in love,
desiring to wed
hand in lair
goddess of Earth,
Demeter; her mother
searched world wide
with love’s conviction
losing her child,
beloved heart anguished
as desolation swept famine
across the land
ordered by Zeus,
the Olympian god, Hermes
crossed death’s door
to retrieve
his last request,
of desperation’s passion
Persephone ingested a seed,
compelling her forever
to heed to Hades,
desire to feed his needs
this lovely goddess, of the fertility of earth
would dwell by death’s side to serve;
four months of the year
reigning as goddess of the dead
reviving spring
upon her return~
Author notes
Option: Greek God (The goddess Persephone)
pic credit: http://tiendadeladiosa.com.ar/images/Persephone.jpg
A bit of info from Encarta:
Persephone, in Greek mythology, daughter of Zeus, father of the gods, and of Demeter, goddess of the earth and of agriculture. Hades, god of the underworld, fell in love with Persephone and wished to marry her. Although Zeus gave his consent, Demeter was unwilling. Hades, therefore, seized the maiden as she was gathering flowers and carried her off to his realm. As Demeter wandered in search of her lost daughter, the earth grew desolate. All vegetation died, and famine devastated the land. Finally Zeus sent Hermes, the messenger of the gods, to bring Persephone back to her mother. Before Hades would let her go, he asked her to eat a pomegranate seed, the food of the dead. She was thus compelled to return to the underworld for one-third of the year. As both the goddess of the dead and the goddess of the fertility of the earth, Persephone was a personification of the revival of nature in spring. The Eleusinian Mysteries were held in honor of her and her mother.
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A contest entry
- Tour De Monde - Stage 4 by Errant Panther.
300 points, ended August 15, 2008, 8 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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ooh my this has been such a delight to read these wonderful poems. And this is no exception! Some wonderful work here.
Blessings.
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Tearz
I agree with you completely as this contest has been most enjoyable to read and participate in!!
Linda
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Persephone, the embodiement of nature and the gods. What a wonderful choice to write about, a beautiful poem about her. Good luck in the contest.
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Thank you so very much Azure for the lovely comment and good cheer on my entry in this round!!!
Linda
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A beautifully penned poem! I love the story of Persephone, so tragic, but so beautiful. Retold here with mastery.
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Hi Emberess, your comments always bring a smile to my heart! Thank you so very much for sharing them and for the wonderful support and kindness you give!
Linda
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Ahhh mythology, that part of fables,fantasy and other designs fed by philosphers down through the ages. A fable that that still persist, I see. You have done your research well, related with design of attention to catch us all. Thank you for sharing this interesting fable of by gone era. Brings to mind things I had read many moons ago.
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Thank you Lonewolf for your beautiful words on my poem! It was a challenge to pinpoint just what to write and how from this fable! So it is wonderful for me to hear you enjoyed and thought so highly of this piece. Thank you!
Linda
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amazing..
wow..informative and brilliant..the Greek myths are so fascinating to me..used to explain everything from the changing of the seasons to why there was famine..and all within a beautiful write..your use of metaphor and your flow are wonderful and to weave the emotion that you do is truly amazing..thanx so much for sharing and best of luck to you in the contest Lynda..blessings...namaste
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Thank you so very much for the lovely compliment and good wishes on my poem in this round! It is always such a pleaure to hear your thoughts on my poetry!!
Thank you!!
Linda
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This is a beautiful poem
I really love the way you have crafted the personas so well in so few words - wonderfully done and a delight to read one of my favorite tales and you captured it amazingly best of luck in the contest!
Keep writing
Polly
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Thank you Polly, it is always such a pleasure to read your comments on my poetry!! Thank you for your beautiful words and good cheer in this round!! It is so wonderful to hear you enjoyed my poem!
Linda
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You paint pictures with words.
Really lovely.
Great job.
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Thank you so much for the lovely compliment and for the smiles you give with your words!!!
Linda
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Wow you took the story and made it your own in poetry form. This must have been challenging!
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Hi Meme, yes, very very challenging indeed. I think the hardest part was just trying to understand the soap opera scenerio with all the choices available and who to chose to write about. Thank you so very much for the compliment!
Linda
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You've taken this little bit of Greek mythology, and turned it into a wonderful poem...might I add, it would make a great abridged version of the story (in poetic form, of course)
Enjoyed!
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Thank you so much Jersene! I am so glad you enjoyed it so..
Linda
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Wow!
Most wonderfully and beautifully written, my sweet friend!
You told her story so beautifully
Wishing you light and love and joys unending,
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Thank you Sandy for the very lovely compliment! I am so delighted you enjoyed my poem!
Jazzy
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Such a sad tale beautifully told by your pen...I loved reading the story of this goddess....I loved this round! You did the story justice with your lovely spinnning of the tale of woe so perfectly...
As always, this is amazing, bff!
Lynda
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Thank you Sweet Sister for the very lovely words on my entry! You are way too kind
Jazzy
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Outstanding
You tell the story so well. This poem is full of vivid imagery and I liked your choice of language. You bring the story of Persephone alive for us to enjoy. Best of luck in the contest.
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Thank you my friend for the beautiful thoughts you always share with me about my poetry! It is always so wonderful to hear from you
Linda
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Lovely poem and the first stanza was beautifully written:
Golden fields of fragrance sweet
gathered in bouquets of beauty
as she wanders with innocence
beckoning all buds to bloom
"beckon, buds, bloom" is a wonderful use of alliteration, an enchanting read, well done.
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Thank you so very much Scopene for the lovely compliment on my poem
Jasminerose
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