Sappho’s Daughter
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Even the tulips yield to the sun—
Collateral beauty admidst the sin of man
Lust, among the seven deadly, I may
Infused genetically, the capacity to love is irrevocable
Prophecy speaks to either purgatory or paradise, yet–
Sappho sanctified me when She delivered me
Evermore, should Heaven decline to take me, leave me in the shade of the tallest tree
About the Creator
Summer Robinson
"I want to do something splendid before I go into my castle–something heroic, or wonderful–that won't be forgotten after I'm dead." –Jo March, Little Women
Bold, outspoken, and loyal all in one–I aspire to be a modern day Jo March.
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Congrats on Top Story!🥳🥳🥳
Awesome!
Congrats!
Amazing congratulations, can you read mine also?
Hozier, is that you? I mean, uh, excellent work! Very evocative. Keep it up!
Heart warming acrostic; you sure were a super cute little kiddo. Thanks to your earning Top story, I discovered you and subscribed.
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Congrats on top story! Stunning imagery, unique style.
I love the imagery and reference to Sappho.
Beautiful poem and beautiful picture!
Stunning poem, Summer! I love your references to Sappho and to sin and religion - your words and their meaning meld so peacefully, even through the pain and judgment of the world. The capacity to love is indeed irrevocable. Awesome work!
congratulations on TS. This is really beautiful.
Congrats on T.S.
This is sooo good!! Keep writing!