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Separation
Separation
Agamemnon's Death
Agamemnon’s Death Relaxed and carefree in his welcome bath, Proud Agamemnon washed away the grime OfTroy’s prolonged campaign. At last the wounds Of war were sluiced in victory and he Could plan a peaceful future for his land. Ablutions done, he stepped […]
The Judgement of Paris
The Judgement of Paris How could he know?. That on his choice Hung, epical, the futures of His family, his natalTroy And its then fortunate inhabitants?. That Agamemnon with his Grecian horde Would alter history because Æneas, who escaped their wrath, Would […]
Lamia and Jealousy
Lamia and Jealousy For some there writhes a serpent in the brain From whose lewd jaws foul venom spews Upon the root-strings of the tongue. That monster feeds on love but vomits bile, Most bitterly on those whose trust is near. That Lamia is termagent […]
My Arrow
My Arrow Great Shakespeare and bright Keats – immortal pair Of bards, the purest poets ever known – The world’s bereft now that your skills have flown. When next will genius such as yours arise To scintillate […]
Rainbow
Rainbow The glory of an Angel’s wings spreads bright across the skies, An arc of light ineffable before my streaming eyes. What matter if the rain still falls or thunder still […]
The Artist
The Artist Last night An artist came and drew Upon my window-pane; And fron his hoary skill I knew Jack frost had come again. Strange shapes Festoon the opaque glass With myriad forms diverse; Whilst all my pipes and drains Surpass Description in mere words. […]
Woman
Woman God made Woman perfectly When her He did create; Not one thing did He neglect To please glad Man, her mate. Hair seductive frames her head, (Prettier than jewelled crown), A fragrant veil of gossamer Softer than the finest down. […]
Alone
Alone ‘I stood and stand alone’. (Byron: Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage) Alone I stand: Alone I think. My heart, worn by its constant load Of love and anger, pride and fear, Labours to do its best for me As I increase […]