March 5, 2019 · 2:51 pm
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Your Key – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon

What Do You See?

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Your Key

Enchantress,
always at the crossroads
frieze key at your finger tips
smiling down on Demeter
who hopes for the gift
of prosperity
while all others
desire your protection
for their doors.
But your one true gift
is the key
to cross the threshold,
that some may be gods
some will be Titans
should you favour their devotion
with your key to another world
where your love unlocks the eternal.

©Paul Vincent Cannon

 

Note: Hecate – Εκατη, an acknowledged inclusion in the Greek pantheon was the protector of homes and people, and who also had the key to eternity.

 

Paul, pvcann.com

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45 responses to “Your Key – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon”

  2. Muntazir
    March 5, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    So beautiful

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  3. Hélène - Willow Poetry
    March 5, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    Enchanting poem Paul. This key is a portal and blessing into one.

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  4. msjadeli
    March 5, 2019 at 5:15 pm

    Wonderful poetic skill you have.

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  5. rugby843
    March 5, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    I like this and the informing note at the end.

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  6. V.J. Knutson
    March 6, 2019 at 12:48 am

    Now, that is power. Nicely penned, Paul.

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  7. calmkate
    March 6, 2019 at 2:29 am

    lovely and admire your knowledge of Greek history …
    key to eternity is in each of us but we have to unlock it ourselves 🙂

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  8. Ennle Madresan
    March 6, 2019 at 4:06 am

    Marvelous as always.

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  9. Rupali
    March 6, 2019 at 10:03 am

    Only you could write such beautiful lines Paul.

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  10. TheSunshineArtist
    March 7, 2019 at 11:11 am

    What a magical and enchanting poem!😊 ❤️

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  13. Jules
    March 12, 2019 at 12:37 pm

    I like this very much. And the nod to the ancients. I did not know that about Hecate. On a good day we learn at least one new thing 🙂

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  14. Lyn CANNON
    March 13, 2019 at 12:29 pm

    Beautifull

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