Saving Andromeda

The abridged story.

Saving Andromeda

Oh Perseus the Elysian Fields far behind,

you wandered, a hero too many miles from home.

Such polydectian deceit dictated your quest

for the Gorgon's head.

If you had not been fished from the chest,

then both you and your mother would

certainly have perished. But

rescued you were and later,

your reasonable sister

and your quick acting and cunning brother

showed you the way to the lair.

There you hid beneath the cap

to decapitate an earthy

and mortal sister

who, without reflection

would have turned you to stone.

Victorious, on the journey home,

you came upon Cassiopeia's daughter

tied to a rock,

naked in her beauty,

and so you slew the serpent

and won the queen of men

for your own.

 

10/07/17

Reviews

[wordman]

feels good to slay a serpent saving the ladies life

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed it might Ron as I have slayed some snakes but no ladies were rescued. Many thanks.

[duff]

You have a knack for being able to explore a subject into a depth without allowing it to become stale. You keep the interest alive with sharp imagery and intellect. Storytelling and wit. Another fine crafted creation from a clever mind. Well done my friend.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

That is a very kind review duff. I am humbled but glad you like this one.

[duff]

Anytime John. My pleasure.

[Coyote Poetry]

A nice tale described my friend. Myth and tale is my favorite. Beautiful artwork and worthwhile words. Thank you John for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thanks for reading Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome John.

[Tony Jordan]

I like the condensed version here without any loss of real detail. Mythology for the 'fast-food' generation.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ha like me no time for the epic lol. Cheers Tony.

[Tony Jordan]

Lol - plenty of life in the old dog yet John methinks.