Medusa's Tea

Medusa's Tea

A Poem by Alja
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Greek mythology fascinates me. Medusa was actually a beautiful woman, until Poseidon showed her love in Athena's temple. The goddess was angered and punished Medusa by turning her into a monster.

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Delicate satin drapes her elbows
Gracious Helious arouses a fire
in her silenced, parasitic heart.

Timid are her scorpion eyes
Not gracing Poseidon's seas
with luscious avocado green.

Sins of intimacy are shed
From her fallible, loose skin
delightfully scorched by Athena

With dawn, envy is paralyzed.
Past lovers modified to nutrients,
Left solemnly to swim in her tea. 

© 2013 Alja


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Forboding words. I always enjoy poetry that includes Greek mythology. Great imagery throughout. Lydi**

Posted 11 Years Ago


Amazing as the Greek myths...Bravo

Posted 11 Years Ago


Alja

11 Years Ago

Awe, thank you :)
Sami Khalil

11 Years Ago

You are welcome...:)................
I love this poem! I love the Greek mythology imagery and the way you almost humanized Medusa, a woman with passion and sensibilities. I particularly like the details that you included (satin drapes, silenced heart, timid eyes)... it's great! I too am fascinated with Greek mythology; so much material for great writing! Just like you did in this poem!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Alja

11 Years Ago

Thanks, Karen! What a lovely comment. I will be sure to leave some words, on your poetry, this ev.. read more
An amazing piece.
The lines are wonderful:
"Past lovers modified to nutrients,
Left solemnly to swim in her tea."


Posted 11 Years Ago


Alja

11 Years Ago

Thank you :)
zainul

11 Years Ago

You are most welcome,dear poet.:)

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I am an English major, and will be graduating this year. I will be applying to MFA programs and hopeful of their acceptance. My professor recommended this site as a way to hone my craft :) more..

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