As Apollo, So Too I

Would there be anyone else I'd choose than him

Apollo, leader of the muses, nine goddesses

of music, poetry, and archery

It does all makes sense; the connection

even weaknesses, nymphs, similar

More than just an arty sort,

Could bring plagues, diseases on

those who angered him

But in Spring's heart

He brought forth

as I—

words

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Thanks for reading!

Author's Notes: This is for Savannah K. Wilson's unofficial challenge Summoning the Pantheon, which you can find out more about below.

Write a poem, inspired by or referencing at least one character of Greek Myth*, and mention at least one season of the year. The poem needs to consist of twelve lines; with the first line consisting of twelve syllables, the second of eleven, and so on, finishing with the last line of one syllable.

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