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Cassandra...a riddle of sorts
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Cassandra...a riddle of sorts |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Cassandra, a riddle of sorts (This Cassandra is a poet here at pip, guess who it is if you like..  ) 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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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
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 |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
ice Clever, enjoyed the write. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
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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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
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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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: YEAH!!!!!! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
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! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
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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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
A powerful force to be reckoned with, indeed, Ford! Much fun! and count me in as a believer...  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
rotflmao now and yet...perhaps, the myth is closer to the real bones than one might wish |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
ah hah!! There's the rub! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
LOL......great write! I might have guessed Kacy based on her reply alone....hehehe....Much enjoyed, Ford.  .....jo |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
While the shoe fits...  appropriately you're going to be seeing a lot more green smilies now!!! And them, too! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
LOL, this was absorbing, not only your wonderful poem, but also, the great comments...enjoyed |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Hey Ford, Great poem here. :-) <^^> Today the pond....Tomorrow the world |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
back to read again. visions My spirit will rise |
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