Athena Glaukopis
A Prayer to The Goddess of Wisdom
Harken to my entreaty, goddess fair
Deathless, wise, all-conquering Athena
Life without your blessing, I cannot bear
It is a bleak and vicious arena
You sprang from the brow of Zeus, gods’ father
Is my mortal mind fit to be a womb?
From you, wisdom flows like clean, fresh water
What will flow to me, as I near the tomb?
Tritogeneia they name you, maiden
For you came to be near Trio’s rich shore
Truths that from dim, foolish eyes lie hidden
Reveal to me, before I see no more
Grey-eyed queen of tumults and wars, bless me
While yet I breathe, let me your servant be
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D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Congratulations on TS! A well deserved recognition!
Congrats on Top Story!🥳
lovely ode to athena
Feels like a kind of incantation.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Love this! I was in Athens last October and this really brought the memories back.
A beautiful sonnet for my favourite Goddess and deity! I wrote a lot about her : )
Fabulous work! Keep it up—congratulations!
Excellent topic, and very well done. Every lined flowed with grace. Congratulations
Smooth rhythm and the perfect style to suit the mythological theme. Very well done. Congratulations!
Nicely Done
Wonderful writing! Congrats!
Beautiful piece. Congrats on the TS.
I'm a sucker for Mythology. This was beautiful enough to be a Sirens' song.
Amazing
Wow! BEST!
💖Beautiful poetry created!!💖
This felt very liberating to me! Beautiful poem!
fantastic writing!