Hebe

Hebe, fair-haired daughter of Zeus and great Hera,

bright-winged goddess, granter of the bloom of youth,

the vital spark, the love of life that drives a soul

to hold tight to the world. Hebe, cupbearer,

your glory it is to carry sweet nectar

and ambrosia to the deathless gods. Hebe,

companion of laughter-loving Aphrodite,

well-garlanded goddess, grace and beauty

are within you. Hebe of the fair ankles,

ever revered among gods and mortals both,

bride of great Heracles whose labors twelve are told

wherever legends flow. Friend of the Graces,

friend of dear Harmony, friend of the blushing bride

on her wedding day, friend of the supplicant

seeking pardon. Hebe, lovely one, goddess

of many blessings, I praise and honor you.

Reviews

[Gregory Stires]

your poem is very great.i like how you make her role as the cup bearer sound like a majestic role although not to say it is not but you really dont find things about cup bearer god and goddesses such as hebe and Ganymede, only a couple of myths like when hebe married herecules and ganymede was taken by zeus's eagle.

[Hypnos]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I try to post prayers to any god/goddess. Especially those who don't get much attention.