Revenge

(from the archives)

Hail Zeus the God of all the sky

who raped his way to find a wife.

A loveless marriage borne of strife

for Hera wed him out of shame.

Take all the blame as rain descends,

does she offend you, make you shout?

Let's have a flood I hear you say

and end this bloody talk of drought.

Frayed feelings scream,

the plug's been pulled.

A deluge falls that will not drain,

the river plain's a lovely lake.

But oh the pain and damage done

as homes are ruined, people weep

and sandbags can't prevent the rise

of water as it seeps inside.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

i think the metaphors are deep and scaring ... and on the concrete side of the floods .. whew! the midwest has suffered so much this year :( Zeus ... a horrid abusive god .. angry and striking out .. with out a care nor conscience for pain caused ... i am glad you are pulling these out from your archives Chris! all well worth the reading says i! your style of tight quatrains and loose rhymes works says i! easy flow .. no stumbles for me! abuse always relevant and has need for exposure says i!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Mr E. Yes, I am going through my archives while I have a bit of a dry spell. Everything else is wet at the moment. Lots of rain and it sounds as though you have had your fair share of inclement weather too. Zeus, yes a nasty God. Pleased you enjoyed this oldie out for a breath of June air. Would ya believe it the sun has just come out:) Have a great day and thanks for checking in.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

our rain has slowed a lot and the days have been super pleasant .. it can get pretty hot and humid in these forests .. i am happy for the sun thats shining on ya today :) we have been having four days now of super bright moonshine .. so enchanting .. that reminds me... must visit our dear Barley girl ... Moon goddess at heart ;)

[Mauricio Montoya]

what can you say, ether way you lose, what can you gain but wisdom and that with no regrets

[Mauricio Montoya]

thank you for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mauricio fir calling on this old poem and sharing your thoughts. Best wishes to you. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

you ur a good writer, I sometimes have read your again but I always love the outcome. thank you

[Mauricio Montoya]

your work,opps typos lol.

[Neville]

You can't beat a bit of Greek mythology on a Sunday afternoon with a hangover from the previous evening 🍷Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Oh dear Neville, sounds as though Saturday night was a good one! I’ve never been great with hangovers. Hope you are recovered by now and thanks for appreciating some Greek mythology in this old poem.

Chris

[Tom27]

Its an enjoyable telling of a story and the emotions contained therein. Great work.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Tom27. I appreciate your thoughts and your visit.

Chris

[gram linski]

Good metaphor, liked the storm/ relationship meanderings these things are sent to test, that's the test a meant, v. good Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you gram. Have a good evening.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

Not sure how old this one is but the rhyming queens voice has definitely emerged in it:) the rain will never cleanse the stains of her disdains as we pay for his prey and pray for clear days:)

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Bunny, thank you for responding to this oldie. About five years old I think. Thought it needed an airing while my muse is dithering at the moment. So fickle she is :) Have a lovely Bunny day.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

usually all i have to do dangle carrots for mine

[Chris Shaw]

:)) Wish mine responded that quickly. Mine clears off on holiday and doesn't come back for weeks :)

[KeithBaucum]

Greek mythology is crazy.

[Chris Shaw]

You aren't wrong there. Some of them were a sandwich short of a picnic. Thanks for checking in.
read moreYou aren't wrong there. Some of them were a sandwich short of a picnic. Thanks for checking in.

Chris

[barleygirl]

Once again, I'm in awe of you for your breadth of writing topics! You pull something out like "Zeus" & some may not know the background of this symbolic God, but your context fills in so many gaps in what your readers might or might not know, so your allegory POPS! Sometimes, there are so many tragedies & wars & other hate-filled interactions around the world, I feel as if the spirit of Zeus is a deluge that's inundating many, as described so vividly in your poem (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Aw Margie, you've got me blushing this Sunday afternoon while I am on vacation in Brixham Devon. Thank you so much. All good wishes to you.

Chris

[emmajoy]

The gods have much to say these days, they point their fingers at demeanours dangerous.. send furies and fantasies flowing across land and the living. A dreadful time that events when the elements create friction.. mixed and mauedl by Humankind in many circumstances. Your writing here is full of truth, metaphor and vital intelligence, Chris.. truly first class writing.. YET AGAIN!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Em for your encouragement. Happy Sunday.

Chris

[R.E. Ray]

This poem reminds me of Congreve’s phrase, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” I suppose there’s a male equivalent, too. No matter the actors, the play seems to have the same tragic end. Well said, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Robert E Ray. I really enjoyed your interpretation of my lines. Very much appreciated.read moreMany thanks Robert E Ray. I really enjoyed your interpretation of my lines. Very much appreciated.

Chris