Fair To Thee (Helen of Troy) (an Inspired poem)

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Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

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South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2003-04-24 09:19 PM

Theseus,  once emperor of the realm.
Destined the prize of shoes and sharpened sword
as told before a chosen mother’s birth.
A promise made from mystic spoken word
before the desolate trek was  walked
upon the grounds of broken earth.

Torn the ragged sandals,   dull the once keen blade
from countless battles fought and legions led.
Worn the face once fierce, passionate
and proud....now weary, old...
banned for life, to darkest corners fled.

Whisper thy name, Oh fleeting beauty Helen
as gods will covet thee immortal.
Till Aegeus rises from the churning depths
of stormy blue and raging seas
to knock upon the salt stained glass
of one’s eye watched windward portal.

My blood does to the ragged rocks bestow
my love of thee, my solemn quest now ended.
My heart once skipped in trilling beat of which
your delicate hand outstretched,
a gift once touched,  extended.

Gods told a story of a woman rare,
who rose supreme, mythical Greek history,
Sweet Helen from Troy.....most fair.
A love sought through eons of time
....beyond his mortal death
their destiny...

whiskey

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since 1999-12-28

Posts 1278
Australia

1 posted 2003-04-24 09:27 PM

Wonderful piece a pleasure to read. I have not seen this movie or read the story but it sounds very much like id like it.

Julie

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

2 posted 2003-04-24 09:30 PM

My blood does to the ragged rocks bestow
my love of thee, my solemn quest now ended.
My heart once skipped in trilling beat of which
your delicate hand outstretched,
a gift once touched, extended.

Hello Barry my friend !! What a wonderful write this is. Why was love so devoted and eternal back in ancient times? Thankyou for this evening read. hugs, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

3 posted 2003-04-24 09:38 PM

Barry....Timeless, as love is, so does this read beautiful!

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

4 posted 2003-04-24 09:43 PM

I'm so glad Nightshade asks "why"...
shall give thy pen more grist to fill...
and when the answer comes to Sire...
I'm sure thou pen shall thrill...

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

5 posted 2003-04-24 09:44 PM

Barry..this has to be the most beautiful and timeless piece you have written.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Aenimal
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since 2002-11-18

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the ass-end of space

6 posted 2003-04-24 11:05 PM

Either I'm blind or I haven't seen you on the blue pages for awhile. Loved this return although between you and I, I always prefered Odyssey much better

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

7 posted 2003-04-25 04:51 PM

Nice...James

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

8 posted 2003-04-25 05:26 PM

Hi, Barry! Long time no read! Well, this exquisite period piece was most definitely was worth the wait!

P.S.
A little birdie just told me that you acutally knew Helen in ages past!

Love & Eternal Light,

Linda

Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

9 posted 2003-04-25 05:57 PM

A great read Maggie

Startime55
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since 2003-04-05

Posts 2148
Alberta, Canada

10 posted 2003-04-25 07:14 PM

*sigh* I was swept away into this tale of love felt my heart melt as I wandered into the sweetness of this poem....ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! I LOVE IT!! To me you will always be the King of Romance with a pen that flows continuously with passion and desire.

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

11 posted 2003-04-25 11:23 PM

Each time you present another chapter in the art of love, I learn a new secret about how to treasure it. TD

rwood
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since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

12 posted 2003-04-26 07:52 AM

The face that launched a thousand ships, and words still cross the sea. Immortal beauty and pain. How passionate your current eye and write. So enjoyed.

Sincerely,
Reg

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

13 posted 2003-04-26 08:10 AM

Barry,
The symbols did their dance I am impressed.
Nice to see you back.

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

14 posted 2003-04-26 10:37 AM

Barry:

My blood does to the ragged rocks bestow
my love of thee, my solemn quest now ended.

a lovely rendition . . . xxoo

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