Jagged crest 'round fingers of blue
Hills hiding mist of morning dew,
An aged sea bottom now a splendid vale
Stretching toward peaks, yet destined to fail
Ancient armor clashes in mind so attuned
Thoughts of old prophecies so finely hewn
The Oracle awaits another quarry
A muddled answer,for questioner's parry
Hero and heroines of days gone by
Struggle against the odds,for secrets to pry
Who will win the battle? Who will be victorious?
And what God's and nations will remain glorious
The heroes and the fortunes are now long past;
The priests and the priestesses on vocal fast
But stone and sculpture attest to the fidelity
Of ancient Greeks to the seer of Delphi
Author notes
I chose Option 3) Fantasy - Dragons, Fairies, etc. , something tasteful - NO PW ON THIS OPTION
Pic found at Deviant Art by Twilight's_Maiden
A contest entry
- +=+Options For All+=+ *40 Entries* by DancingShadowCorpse.
550 points, ended March 14, 7 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Great piece. I have always loved, mythology. Greek or Roman, didn't matter to me, for I loved learning about them both. Good luck in the contest. Take care and have a great day.
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very imaginative, great imagery. nice job.
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I absolutely love this poem, extremely well written. The word usage, flow, and rhyme were all so wonderful and I love the imagery. Thank you for entering, goodluck!
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Such a wonderful write, sis. Full of imagery, mystery and flowed beautifully.
Best of luck in the contest. Looks like a winner to me.
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I APPRECIATE THE WAY YOU MEET CHALLENGES.the archaic feel of this gives it such validity. it was like being curled up with a book you had been looking forward to reading for a long time. again, you win by me.i love this. my best to you in the contest.
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Great imagery, rhyme. Transcends space and time.Your very talented - Thanks for sharing.
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There is great mystery in your well-rhymed words dear sister. Beauty sits in the midst of this poem and awakens the spirit of the reader. I know you will do exceedingly well with this one Sis'. I wish you the best in the challenge. This is simply beautiful. It reminds me of how we can rise from any and every downfall.
Always ♥
Renee
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This reminds me of the Greek mythology I was taught in school, although I've forgotten most of it now. I do remember loving the stories though, maybe I'll take up as a hobby some day.
These two lines especially stuck out to me:
"Who will win the battle? Who will be victorious?
And what God's and nations will remain glorious"
These are questions I often ask myself, and definitely could be connected to the days and events of today. Beautiful poem, wonderfully written, and full of mystery. Thanks for inviting me to read this beauty and good luck in the contest! I can definitely see this winning the gold.
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~Amanda~
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excellent
This is very mysterious and beautiful. I have always enjoyed the Greek and Roman myths, Gods, heros and heroines.
Good luck in this contest.
Jeannette
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I like this one. It flows well to you driving thought. Best to you in the contest
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Oooo I like this! It reminds me of all the hero's tales and knights in armor! And of course, your rhyme is great
Thank you for sharing this one!
~Sarah
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WOW!
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this is quite beautiful. thank you for sharing this with me today and i am looking forward to reading more from you in the near future. viyanna rosemarie
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Love poems about historical people and places... This one really catches my eye! A beauty, good Poet! 
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Nicely done, Sis!
I wish you luck in the contest! Looks like a winner to me!
Love You!
♥ Maureen
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This is such a beautiful write sis, you did so well here.
"Who will win the battle? Who will be victorious?
And what God's and nations will remain glorious"
You could have been talking of todays time and events.
Wonderful....Best wishes in the contest
Big Bro
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Absolutely beautiful, the rhythm and flow is lovely, you captured perfectly the story of the Oracle at Delphi, one of my favorites.. Just wonderful, Hon..
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awesome, as someone who has knowledge of these things i l loved this poem, it is very well written..you either have the knowledge or you researched?
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Excellent
Wow, such a great poem for the prompt. You did great. Best of luck in the contest.
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Pure Perfection!
This is a gorgeous poem. The rhyme, flow and imagery are great. I enjoyed this one very much, I have always loved mythology, fantasay, etc. I am impressed with this piece...DeeDee
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Outstanding work Susan. As is everything I read from your talented pen. Beautifully done my friend. Best of luck.
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oh so lovely...fantasies are ever so delightful to read and dream about, nice flow and poetic, good luck in the contest sweet sissy,
SEE ta when I get back...3-12..
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Your poems always have so much life in them sis. The imagery in this one is wonderful. Best wishes in the contest.
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I really like this. Rhyme and flow are both great and the background is beautiful. It goes well with the prompt and I love the graphic too. The entire presentation is lovely
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elegant language and vivid imagery have once again composed one of your masterpieces ... I am not at all surprised about the subject you have chosen ...
very intriguing and inspiring ...
maa
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a wonderful poem sissy I love your imagery and depth of meaning throughout the background goes beautifully with you poem good luck in the contest sissysis
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Beautiful, Susan. I think it flows effortlessly and the imagery is perfect, and the mythology makes it all very interesting.
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