surreal poetry
Surrealist poetry embodies the essence of poetry itself, drawing upon shocking imagery and lyrical incongruities to comment on the inner-workings of the mind.
The Story of Cypress: 2 Sonnets
The Ancient Greeks had an etiological myth explaining the origin of cypress trees, which are associated with mourning. The god Apollo had befriended a boy named Cyparissus, who used to go about with him hunting and duetting on the lyre; however there was one animal, a large and gentle stag, that Cyparissus had made his pet and therefore not only would he never harm the creature, but he swore to protect it all his life. He pampered and spoiled the stag, feeding it from his hand and decorating the beast with all kinds of precious jewels, necklaces and such, as well as fresh flowers in season. The youngster's divine friend would give him all kinds of votary offerings humans had strewn his altars with, so that he could adorn his pet so splendidly.
By Rob Angeli3 years ago in Poets
