Spotting Cassiopeia

A piece about the Ethiopian Queen, Cassiopeia of Greek mythology.

Even in thy humbled rest,
Your beauty is sought from the ground;
A dragging Sun is hurried west,
To bring night with wondrous sound.

Though mortal feet approach you not,
A childish mind suffers the chase.
In search of you, fixed eyes burn hot,
Landing in night's northern most place.

Was it the boy, or blazing cart;
His failing Sun had kiss'd the ground.
Your kingdom ablaze and set apart,
Darkened tones to be renowned.

A lonely perch that chair must be,
Such a beauty for none to see.
As you peer from the welkin's dark,
Does a song of regret sing from heart?

Author's Note

Cassiopeia was said to have been placed in the stars after her death by Poseidon, as a punishment for her arrogance and vanity.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Myth and tale. My favorite.
"A lonely perch that chair must be,
Such a beauty for none to see.
As you peer from the welkin's dark,
Does a song of regret sing from heart?"
I enjoyed the tale and I wanted more. I liked the above lines. I like the poetry that ends with a question. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you for a stellar review!

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my honor and you are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

"Was it the boy, or blazing cart;
His failing Sun had kiss'd the ground.
Your kingdom ablaze and set apart,
Darkened tones to be renowned. "

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you for the visit old friend.

[Bright Ocean Star]

beautiful, Poe. I love stellar poetry...anything with stars, suns, moons, and planets gets all of my attention. Very nice write!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you very much, dear friend.

[Bright Ocean Star]

you are most welcome....:)

[Shirlena]

I just want to say I appreciate the images you use for inspiration or to reflect your words and this piece is on fire. The wordage has a strong signature that is all your own...it is admirable to see a poet follow their own beat. Love it!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Shirlena I just write it how it comes to me. I never know what it will be, lol I'm glad to know through it all I have a signature. I'm glad you really enjoyed this piece.

[Shirlena]

You sound like me now...I always say when I start a write I don't know where it's going...til I get there so I feel you :). I have awaken in the middle of the night, no jumped up and had to write it down before I forgot...u know that's serious poem Jones.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Lol been there myself. Notebook always next to the bed... running to the bathroom to get that last line. Next thing you know, a poem is born in the arms of midnight.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Might have to try to put that in a piece. Lol

[Shirlena]

"A poem is born in the eyes of midnight" O yes...copy that! lol (capture that one in a poem please).

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Lol gonna try... gonna set it aside with my other "fragments."

[Shirlena]

Send it to me when you do please.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Will do......

[Ghost of Jupiter]

Wow, this piece calls to me in so many ways... One, Cassiopeia is my one of my favorite constellations in the night sky... two, I have this portrait of this gorgeous woman saved in my art inspiration folder, (have been meaning to use her as a muse in one of my drawings)...three, these words you have crafted stir my soul!

"As you peer for the welkin's dark,
Does a song of regret sing from heart?"

brilliant ending to a fantastic write...

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, K... Your thoughts are humbling. I'm glad you could connect with this piece on so many levels.

[David Scott]

Can fear change us?
Can guilt motivate renewal?
Can force quench the proud heart?

Ah, but could a question change everything?

I enjoyed your representation of the truths hidden in this myth.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, your thoughts and review are appreciated.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

A mystical write!...
Your meter and rhyme flow beautifully, weaving an intriguing tale of Cassiopeia...

A magnificent story, indeed.... Nicely done!~xoxo~:)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, you've humbled me greatly.

[Dhaye]

Nice tribute to the Ethiopian Queen, Cassiopeia.
This is great, PH.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Dhaye your visit and wonderful thoughts are appreciated.

[Dhaye]

You're welcome, PH.

[ron]

Very nicely written. A fine tribute to Cassiopeia.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thanks so much, Ron... my apologies for just getting back to you.

[ron]

That's ok it happens. You are most welcome.

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Good hold on the story..!!! Keep Writing..!!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you and I will try my best to continue to do so.