Collaboration of the Gods!

They came together in the night and created prose! x

Selene

Sweet Goddess of the night we beseech thee,

Shine upon us in resplendent moonlight

Splendour beams from your glorious façade

To pierce our eyes and heart in harmony

 

Ictinike fooled the rabbit from his clothes

God of war, he taught the People to kill

Marrying the Chief’s daughter, he laughed

‘til the rabbit tricked him and broke the spider’s leg

 

Celebrated in victory

Vilified in slaughter

Lustful warrior deity

Aphrodite’s lover

 

Trunk of fire seeps metal to bind

A clever death never far from her grip

Weapons to score thousands and us one

Kali a dear friend and enemies poisoned tip.

 

http://www.writerscafe.org/deltacowolf

 

http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/friedapickle/1238184/

 

http://www.writerscafe.org/Insomnius

 

Author's Note

A touching piece that brings writers together.

Reviews

[Siren]

"To pierce our eyes and heart in harmony"

Favorite line, by far. I'm imagining all the implications it could have--so many "what if?"s dance through my mind at the thought. A colorful write--descriptive, fantastic, strong. Well done, to all of you!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Siren.

[Siren]

you're very welcome :]

[Lyn Anderson]

This is such a skillful piece, with allusions upon allusions in layers. Very good.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[J. Kell]

Great collaboration! I love mythological poems, this really came together well. Excellent piece :)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Brandon]

I beautiful vision of a time before, love the rhythm and flow. Splendid read and write, love.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Brandon]

My pleasure

[Fairytale]

This poem has a touch of magical imagery. It's kind of like ancient mythology.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Astro]

This is an interesting homage to the Gods of various religions. I'm not familiar with some of the references but the passages are each written well and describe in their own voices the Gods. Nice collaboration peeps.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Belle]

I love how you infused the gods and goddesses as decorative motif, a one effective function of the myth in a poem. You put them all so well as allusions for all these gods and goddesses of this site.

A very pleasurable read I had.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thanks Belle

[Belle]

You are most welcome. I have to mention, F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of my favorite authors.His Great Gatsby is such a work of a genius. Also, I read none of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey other than the translation of Robert Fitzgerald. :)

[Jvl narasimharao]

The poem is suitable for Indians like me who believe in many gods.You have unique style which makes your poem a joy to read

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[MsJewel]

Beautiful use of metaphor and the images are stunning. So many lines worth remembering. Truly fantastic writing.
:) Julie

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Julie! x