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ice
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0 posted 2005-07-26 07:55 AM


Cassandra, a riddle of sorts
(This Cassandra is a poet here at pip, guess who it is if you like.. )
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­­Born  Cassandra
Rejecter of Apollo's touch
But he could not take away your art.

A seer, but no one listens
Your beholds blocked-
By the Gods command,
(Thus condemed unbelievable)
By those with things to hide,
Things that foul, that they don't want to lose.

The sky and water, you cry
Is a Trojan Horse- clouds
(and earth) you scream
From a distance
Have become a wooden beast;
Pretty yet, but poisoned
With bellies full of pestilent Greeks.

Doubters call you an illusionist, at best,
A witch practicing magic, impractical.

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1 posted 2005-07-26 08:04 AM


peace and love
to you~ bless you
missed this place
was at a blank
till a touch
reminded me of his love and
his word.  thanks

My spirit will rise
above the sea~
There will be no drowning
of my soul or me~

Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2005-07-26 08:39 AM


ice
Clever, enjoyed the write.

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3 posted 2005-07-26 09:01 AM


I am never good at riddles,
but funny that I should have read
earlier today
of Cassandra...and her plight.

So while I do not know first hand
of whom you speak, still...

I certainly, as always, enjoyed
this wonderful read!

JamesMichael
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4 posted 2005-07-26 06:31 PM


Nice writing...James
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5 posted 2005-07-26 06:40 PM


I love riddles, but I'm not good at them either, and yet? I am smiling, as the legend of Cassandra is among my favorites, and I keep telling myself that just because I can relate doesn't mean it's about me!

As for Cassandra's "plight"?

I never really considered it Cassandra's problem --she just told the truth, as she saw it. The "plight" of the legend would be upon the non-believers, and how that stubborn dismissal of her gift led to their demise.

My favorite part:

"The sky and water, you cry
Is a Trojan Horse- clouds
(and earth) you scream
From a distance
Have become a wooden beast;
Pretty yet, but poisoned
With bellies full of pestilent Greeks."

a thoughtful, intelligent, and intriguing write, Ford.

((((hugs))))))

Much enjoyed.



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6 posted 2005-07-26 06:57 PM


I once dated a pestilent Greek
an intriguing story, I have an idea as to who she may be, but shall remain mute, as usual ( me? mute? lol)

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7 posted 2005-07-26 07:29 PM


Very much enjoyed Ford.
Yet, I too do not wish to hazard a guess.
Very well written.
Hugs~Nancy

Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that.
Something from the sea, whichever one I'm near.
When I stray too far from beachland, it calls me back

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8 posted 2005-07-26 07:31 PM


quote:
I never really considered it Cassandra's problem --she just told the truth, as she saw it. The "plight" of the legend would be upon the non-believers, and how that stubborn dismissal of her gift led to their demise.


YEAH!!!!!!

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9 posted 2005-07-26 07:52 PM


Ford...I'm intrigued.  I have a very powerful curiosity, and you have put it into overdrive.  I hope you will take pity on us....er, me.  Loved the poem!  
ice
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10 posted 2005-07-26 10:18 PM


­Poet friends.....
Thank you for reading and your replies....

This could be any of several women here in pip, that I admire for their mutual love of this earth, and for their poetry, that many times has explained their fervent desire to keep it sustained...Apollo's curse apparently is not working in all circles.

"The "plight" of the legend would be upon the non-believers.." indeed so, Serenity...

The poem was written several ways, and for some reason became a riddle (of sorts)
Then I thought "what women in pip might fill the shoes of Cassandra in these modern times?" -a tough choice!

Subtle hints...lol
She has dated a "pestilent Greek", uses funny green smilies sometimes, and is usually mute? lol

See replies above....

----------ice/ford
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11 posted 2005-07-26 10:34 PM


A powerful force to be reckoned with, indeed, Ford!



Much fun! and count me in as a believer...


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12 posted 2005-07-26 10:40 PM


rotflmao now

and yet...perhaps, the myth is closer to the real bones than one might wish

Martie
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13 posted 2005-07-26 11:26 PM


ah hah!!  There's the rub!     
iliana
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14 posted 2005-07-27 03:27 AM


LOL......great write!  I might have guessed Kacy based on her reply alone....hehehe....Much enjoyed, Ford.   .....jo
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15 posted 2005-07-27 05:34 AM


While the shoe fits... appropriately you're going to be seeing a lot more green smilies now!!!



And them, too!

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16 posted 2005-07-27 03:03 PM


LOL, this was absorbing, not only your wonderful poem, but also, the great comments...enjoyed
froggy
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17 posted 2005-07-27 03:51 PM


Hey Ford,
  Great poem here.

:-)

<^^> Today the pond....Tomorrow the world

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18 posted 2005-07-27 04:01 PM


Well now it makes perfect sense! ~ and I enjoyed reading it the second time even more knowing for whom it was written!


Linda

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19 posted 2005-10-22 02:00 AM


back to read again.  visions

My spirit will rise
above the sea~
There will be no drowning
of my soul or me~

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