A Day in Rome

 

The Aegean Sea had thrown crashing waves

As Neptune’s fist thrashed upon the shoreline

And the lithe touch of Venus caressed

The myriad beads of sand

That glistened like amber stardust

Under the setting sun.

 

A thousand muddy feet trample

The marbled street

As the cascade of sordid voices

Of merchants

And beggars

And slaves

Create a cacophony

Of noise that emanate

From Apollo’s golden lyre.

 

 The verdant fields of emerald

Glisten with dew

Within the warm embrace of motherly Ceres

And the strong arm of Mars driving the cattle

To their mid-day mass

As wings of Minerva sprout far and wide

Spreading sweet sonnets of fallen heroes

And Lost lands

And New worlds.

 

I, Jupiter, God of gods

Sit upon my scarlet throne

Glowing vermillion with

Marmalade skies

And azure seas

That shine of immortal radiance

And enthrall the mortal mind.

Reviews

[Markymark]

I was expecting a piece on modern Rome. This is wonderful as far as imagery goes. I haven't studied the Roman God's enough.

Great write though

Markymark

[Rick Puetter]

Dear William,

Again a wonderful and powerful poem heaped with vivid images. I really liked it. One question, though, I have never heard of red (scarlet, vermillion) associated with Jupiter. I have seen references in which purple was associated with Jupiter. Not that this really matters, because I like your imagery very much, and it works just fine for me.

Great poem!

Best regards,

Rick

[Donald Meikle]

Rome and its gods under marmalade skies. John'd love it! (so do I)

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wonderfully written!!! I love how you included the roman gods...it gives this poem an mythological whimsy.

Great job!

~Phoenix~