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Antigone and Hæmon
Antigone and Hæmon Her blind, self-mutilated, misconstrued, Unfortunate fraternal father dead, Faithful Antigone returned toThebes. She found her sibling Polynices slain, With brother Eteocles, for the crown, And left to rot upon the field. Her heart Compelled their burial, despite Creon’s Decree; and for […]
Never!
Never Once I knew a pretty woman, Lovely as a fresh Spring dawn; Fragrant as a balmy flower; Sweeter far than honey of the bee. Her I loved with fierce emotion; Loved her with consuming fervour; Loved her tenderly. […]
Platonic Sublimation
Platonic Sublimation Since we cannot live together As a lover with a lover, Let us live, for one another, As soul-sister and blood-brother; Separate, but not apart: Joined forever at the heart
People in Love
People in Love The force of human love works in the strangest ways To draw from characters the best and worst of traits. People in love are often self-deceived For, when […]
Seduction
Seduction Surely the charming phrase, the lavish gift, The brilliant display, are mere attires Of courting-rituals, designed for swift Submission to lust’s transient desires?. Do not the birds and beasts, to gratify Instinctive urges, flatter each their sort […]
The Lover's Complaint
The Lover’s Complaint The Lover’s Complaint Love is a caring, sharing sentiment!. I do not want some smooth-wrought words writ down To camouflage your lack of faith in me. I want to feel the actions of your love, The doing, (not the telling!), […]
Elixirs of Love and Hope
Elixirs of Love and Hope Elixirs of love and hope flood the dreams of youth, Promising fulfilment’s scope through some strange new truth Energised by mystic power that is meant to pass […]
Mortal Deeds, Immortal Needs
Mortal Deeds, Immortal Needs Mortal Deeds, Immortal Needs Perhaps beside some sliding stream, or on More modish bed, they move barely as one – Bodies in lightshine bathed or nightshade swathed – Performing privately those ancient rites Which tune emotions to shared harmonies, Their interactions from profane eyes screened By […]
Lest You Rue
Lest You Rue. Do not linger, lucky maid; Go with him Who for your heart has prayed, For see, he loves you!. Do not proudly stand aloof, Nor seek from him Too much proof As a final token, For his heart has spoken!. […]
The Pool
The Pool. Step into the Pool, my darling. (Do not be afraid!). Let its waters close about you Like a fond embrace. Totally immerse your being In its lustrous depths; Give yourself to its calm comfort: Gently, then, relax!. Here there is no […]