[Keena]

So, this is not my first poem, just a little something I decided to share here =3 I've shared it on one other site as well :3

Shadow creeps upon us as Helios* concludes his journeys,
The skies of Zeus, by Dysis**, are painted,
Ah, the Anemoi*** are once again at work, beckoning me
to Poseidon’s shores,
Perhaps they have called upon the aid of the Nephelai****
for even the clouds bear meanings this sundown!
I hear the Anemoi, their faint murmurs steal across my skin,
A tingling sensation slinks ‘round my being
as the Anemoi call out:

Melinda, Melinda, venture to the shores
this evening, fair one!
Do you not await the one who rests beyond the waters
of the Mediterranean?
Melinda, wise maiden, perhaps Athena***** may convince thee?

Oh, how the Anemoi pull at my heartstrings,
Athena would, without a doubt, convince me,
But the judicious Goddess stands not before me, does she?
Arktos******, I beg of thee, come quickly and darken the heavens
so that I may return to my home and think no more of this…
I wish not to be lured towards the waters
lest I become disheartened with what lies therein,
Yet the Anemoi call out to me:

Melinda, Melinda, venture to the shores
this evening, fair one!
Would you not take chance and walk upon the sands
to see the one you pine for?
Melinda, sweet maiden, do you question what you feel in your heart?

Questions do indeed, from this, arise,
The heart speaks one faith and the mind another.
Thus, I am torn two ways and rendered unable to choose,
With weary eyes, I glance towards the seas
And remember my promises.
No, tonight, I shall not find myself upon the beach,
But I remain faithful, patiently awaiting your return
without doubts.

*Helios - Greek God of the Sun
**Dysis - Greek Goddess of the Sunset, one of the Horae
***Anemoi - The Greek Gods of the Winds
****Nephelai - Cloud Nymphs in Greek Mythology
*****Athena - Greek Goddess of Wisdom
******Arktos - Greek God of the Last Light of Day, one of the Horae

[shinrei alba]

*goes to look out for his mythology encyclopedia*
i like it :3
good prose poetry is hard to write, so you did well :3

[PrimaLove]

I love you for the Greek mythology references >3<

[Keena]

ddrXero64, on 17 August 2011 - 12:47 PM, said:

^I didn't know too much about the references, so it was hard to have a full appreciation, but in terms of prose this was really well done.

I know that most people probably wouldn't know most of the references I used, so I was supposed to edit in the references later on, which I've done now. Thank you for your comments though