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The Campe and the Dryad, a Love Story

Her custom was to fly from tree to tree;
‘Twas only for to rest her weary bones.
She flew beneath the forest canopy,
In search of love amidst its many thrones.
She did not understand the mystery
That weighed upon her heart like many stones.
Yet Dragons have an inner fortitude
And wish they were the ones to be pursued.

One day she stopped and perched upon a limb.
The story changes here you may have guessed.
A Dryad happened there and said: “How grim:
You seem to have a weight upon your chest.”
The Dryad was so beautiful and prim,
The Dragon said: “please sit with me and rest.”
A short time passed and soon the two had kissed.
The Dryad said: “you’re mine, this I insist.”

The women fell in love that special day,
Their love had solved the age old mystery.
On the Isle of Mytilene they would say,
Ignore the judgments of society.
As true love blossoms like a bright bouquet,
The greatest loves go down in history.
So damn the minions tearing love apart;
Who is to judge the matters of the heart?

 

 

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Campe: A chthonic female dragon like monster in Greek mythology.
Dryad: a deity or nymph of the woods in Greek Mythology.

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  • Ken-Maverick
    September 14

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    This should be spotlighted for all to see!!!
    Best to you in the contest.

    Ken


  • Hikari Lady
    September 12

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    Judged

    This was...... amazing, for the word's worth. The story was cute, specially the end of second stanza and the conversation between the two, it was amazing. It had me reading and reading wishing for more, this was so beautiful and cute. I knew you'd present the best poem in this contest. Thanks for entering and good luck.

    Love
    ~Noor


  • almostgrwn
    September 9
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    lu it...who is to jugde the master of the heart


  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    September 5
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    Exactly! Who should judge such things!

    Very cute story


  • penman gold member
    August 30

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    Excellent

    Amazing story, you skills zinged with this one. So marvelous written with your wonderfully talented pen. Best of luck in the contest.


  • Desire gold member
    August 30

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    Precious~~

    Wow!
    This is Gorgeous and I was entranced by the story
    also Your words swelled the eyes
    Adore the Images, could not help but smile
    at the Message~ tugged hard at the Heartstrings

    Excellent tale told~

    Thank You for sharing Your Voice
    Best wishes in the contest
    with love & light~ Desire~*~


  • nordicsky silver member
    August 30

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    I enjoyed this poem.

    I know about Dryads, wood nymphs are ten a penny in the woods around here but what is a Campe.
    I googled it and found it was a mythical creature with the head and torso of a woman and the body of a dragon. I think we may have a couple of these in the post office where I work.

    I find Greek mythology fascinating, all these amazing creatures and the Gods who watched over them are nothing more than metaphors for the human condition.

    In this poem, you have taken two of these mythical creatures and woven them with your wonderful words into a fine poem with a profound truth.

    Your poetry always makes my day better.
    Love, Peter


  • JinSays gold member
    August 29

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    I've been playing in the myths myself lately, so this is quite fitting for my mood. I love the story you told here. I enjoyed your comments below almost as much.
    Best of everything,
    love,
    jin


  • Sue Cardwell gold member
    August 28

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    Another beautiful Ottava Rima, but I have come to expect nothing less from you. A lovely story told with a twist in the tail ... I loved this.

    Love
    Sue

  • Purrsanthema
    August 28

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    You've here solved the mystery of dragons continually harassed: they do not wish anything but pursuit! A lovely tale, beautifully told! As for a fire breathing dragon and a dryad falling in love: opposites attract, and as long as they take the usual precautions of dowsing the flames before the hugs and kisses, there will be no untimely conflagration, just the required steam.


  • pranj
    August 28

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    Hmm...
    a fine way of telling a very simple tale,
    'love does cure, but then it has the power to hurt like hell...well I am sure that life without falling in love is rather sad, but once you have loved life tends to give you grief at frequent intervals, I blame love for that, maybe its just my mood a the moment that makes me think this way...
    I like the poem, I made me think, I needed it, thanks...
    love
    -pranj


  • crivanea silver member
    August 28

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    was in the mood for forms..and you were the first person i thought of wonderful!! i love mythology and i did stopped by that contest..i would wish you good luck..but I doubt you need it enough said..excellent poem as I can always expect from you


  • Pure Thought silver member
    August 27

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    So beautiful this presentation of love. Tis ashamed there are those even here on an artists website who are small minded and judgemental.

    I love the WHOLE thing
    Buddy


  • sweet arrival gold member
    August 27

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    you tell a wonderful story in this ottava rima. you write in form so well.


  • Mairi bheag gold member
    August 27

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    As a disciple of Sappho, the poet and the woman, I appreciate this poem greatly, Sis.

  • This is very well written dear one you put so much thought and enthusiasm into your writes I love it!!! I always love to read your pieces they are so very full of excitement and always bring a smile to my face!!!! This is such an awesome and amazing piece your words so vivid this is so interesting and very captivating!!!! I miss and love you soooooooo much my dear sweet sis!!!!! *hug


  • Wandika gold member
    August 27

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    To answer your question

    All do judge and as unfair as it is, it does tear lives apart and what could have been the best of times on this earth are left unhappily wanting...

    Very well written poem.

    Jim

  • Stormraven
    August 27

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    Were liking it


  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    August 27

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    In my opinion (and I am sure many others will concur) you are the queen of rhyme here at AP Amera with talent and wit that is second to none.


  • XLadyElinorX
    August 27

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    hmmm. . .

    I love the ballad-like feel of this poem (I'm really into ballads at the moment ) and the sheer fantasy that unfolds in each line (ottava rima is rather good for this type of story). . .but I must say I'm kind of put off by the fact that it's a female dragon and a dryad falling in love. "The women fell in love that special day" - "Ignore the judgments’ of society" - "So damn the minions tearing love apart;/Who is to judge the matters of the heart?" - honestly, I don't like how this seems to introduce a controversial theme into the mix. I know that mythology often had stories like this, but - it kind of changes it for me. Sorry, that's just what I think.

    ♠ Lady Elinor


  • Rovingone gold member
    August 27

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    A wonderful, fanciful tale of love. Very sweet and timeless.


  • awannabepoet
    August 27

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    And whom is to judge what fine poetry is? For is this not the plain truth staring back at me, wherein lies the form and the meter and the finest of verse that which flows from your very Quill ....

    My dearest Amera, once again you have me enthralled.

    I like it, I like it so!


  • myrataal silver member
    August 27

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    Beautiful Ottava Rima ...

    I loved this. Love, as sketched in your pen, will always be beyond all judgment no matter what society says. As long as it is LOVE divine ...

    Precious narrative. Perfect structure.

    Love
    Myra


  • Diablosanjil gold member
    August 27

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    It is just like Romeo and Juliet only with Mythology. You painted a wonderful story here. Best of luck in the contest.


  • cricketjeff gold member
    August 27

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    Rather dangerousfor a tree nymph to love a firebreathing creature!!!

    Your ottava rima are always superb, your mythology ditto so the combination is always bound to be a winner! The fact that it is a love-story with a twist adds to that

    Great stuff



    Jeff


  • PerVirtuous
    August 27

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    What a lovely and potent love story! I find it hard to identify with the characters, but I like it just the same. I am certainly not to judge! I am particularly fond of the ottiva rima as a narrative. Bravo!

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