Persephone: The Declension

A Poem by Mark MacDonald

A brief dramatic monologue from Persephone, Goddess of Spring and the wife of Hades.

Persephone: The Declension

This morning I go earth-ward--a climb down
the ladder with my eyes closed, and
my nails torn loose from my fingertips again.

© Mark MacDonald 2013

© 2013 Mark MacDonald

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Mark MacDonald

Tulsa , OK

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I am a recently retired high school teacher who was born and raised in Detroit and currently residing in Tulsa. I run a small editing business from my home. My first book of poems, "Songs of Love" is .. more..

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