Calliope, Queen of Chorus
Poppies’ Greek Mythology Prompts
Pray tell us who
in distant past
was crowned
‘Queen of
Poetry,
Song…
all things musical’.
Calliope,
eldest Muse
of nine sisters…
Greek goddesses all.
Calliope,
effortlessly eloquent in poetry
transformed rhyme into song
with trumpet in hand,
melded wondrous words
with melody.
Calliope’s,
harmonious singing
futilely contested by many
sadly attested by King Pierus of Thessaly…
His daughters’ challenge ended
tragically in defeat
punished by Calliope,
turned into magpies
forever warbling tunes so sweet.
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Along with melodious magpie song
Calliope’s name continues to live on
to this very day at Emu Park
where playful sea breezes have a lark
whistling through fluted pipes
hauntingly serenading that golden coast.
To Calliope song, let’s raise a toast.
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