Selene, the celestial orb trapped in obscurity
Was pale and weary with scant to whet her curiosity
She crawled to emerge from oblivion with eagerness to grace her pavilion
No longer to tarry churlishly she glided into the dark sky
Oh! What a beauty to behold on a crescent she was perched
With stars and sabre beads she emerged
Her fervour renewed she scanned her domain
Languidly she blossomed with vivaciousness difficult to contain
The rapturous verses grew she became imperious
She swelled in in glory euphoric and delirious
Satiated and surfeited she peered from her ethereal firmament
Her gaze was arrested by a planet so blue
Where amidst the boundless azure expanse
She spotted Poseidon riding high on waves
A creature so magnificent she had never seen before
A passion so intense surge never felt afore
A fribble so noble to ensnare in frivolous mirth
With utmost contrivance and guile
The enchantress cast a spell
The arrow pierced well
Poseidon hypnotised and with a gaze transfixed
Rose to conquer in vain for his pursuit was jinxed
Enthralled by the temptress valiantly did he press
The breakers did roar all efforts were fruitless
The maid was an unconstant seductress
She mounted her chariot with her winged horses in harness
Disappeared in the veil of darkness
The waters regressed
The passion not receded
Oft he muses forlorn and perplexed
The orbital eccentricity was fatal
Amphitrite’s forewarning unheeded
Now chastened and chidden he rides at her heel.
By: Veena Umesh Sood
(Images: Pinterest)
This is brilliant poetry. Such rich imagery and the flow is eloquent.
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This was amazing.
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Thank you.
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That big sample picture is pretty neat 🙂
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An epic, certainly. Very rich.
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WONDERFUL ❤
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Thank you.Appreciation is always welcome.:)
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Looking forward to following. Much love.
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Definitely. 🙂
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Beautiful attraction!
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Thank so much .
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Beautiful and graceful, like the moon!
Meno
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Thank you for your appreciation.
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What a lovely poem Veena aunty! Just loved it, especially since it involved greek mythology. I always found their stories fascinating, many are very similar to our own Indian stories. This poem is a class apart. I hope to learn some poetic wizardry from you like Tanya has! 😉
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Thank you for your appreciation.
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I have great interest in mythology I am glad that somebody shares it woth me. I am humbled by your words. Thank you.
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I’m the one who is thankful. Read such a wonderful poem after a really long time. You’re truly a lyrical magician!
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Love this
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Thank you.
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Very beautiful and thought provoking writing.
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Glad you liked it.It is the appreciation of the fellow bloggers which makes a post great.
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The blogging community is a very positive and supportive place. I am so glad I have finally found it. I look forward to reading your future writing 🙂
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I am loving this poem! You are a truly gifted writer.
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Thank you so much . Your appreciation is so encouraging.
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You are welcome! Keep writing Veena.
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Wow. What poetry ! Stunning.
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Thank you glad you liked it. 🙂
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Hi,I just stumbled on your blog and so far it has been marvellous here.I adore your style and words..such a beauty!
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Thank you so much .
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Beautiful
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Thanks.Thank you for your visit.
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I love fantasy like crazy 😍 Vivid description emerging out of a highly imaginative mind. Awesome 👍
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Loved it…nice poem
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Thank you.
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Great I found you… I’ll get to read beautiful poetry now
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The pleasure is mutual. It is the reader who makes the post worthwhile. Glad to see your frequent visits.Take care .God bless.
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Now that I’ve found you….visits will be regular😌👍
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