At dVerse Sarah is hosting poetics with an invitation to write about Persephone.
dVerse Poets – Poetics – Persephone
“Persephone had it right. If you must go, might as well take all of spring with you.” Cathy Lin Che
Choosing They say you traded innocence for pomegranates, such was the twinkle in your eye as you untied the umbilical cord, being very careful to bless the shadowy scapegoat of your choosing should you be discovered as desiring not one, but the best of both worlds, always wanting to be there, then here, never settled, unable to be complete unless in transit, blaming your heart's captors rather than admitting your fears, seeking the sun while living in your own shadow for all but yourself to see. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®
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Such an apt take on Persephone. Beautiful.
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Sounds like a metaphor for blaming Eve.
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I had the same thought.
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Great minds think alike. 🙂
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🙂
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Excellent
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So aptly describes the myth that is Persephone.
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Perfect.
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rather than admitting your fears…– very well described.
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Powerful:
blaming your heart’s captors
rather than admitting your fears,
seeking the sun while living in your
own shadow for all but yourself to see.
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Effective!
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But ofcourse! She could very well have chosen to have both the worlds. Gorgeously rendered 💝💝
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There’s that theme of duality again. 🙂
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I really like this examination of Persephone being guilty of ‘wanting the best of both worlds.’ As someone who travels a lot and never really feels at home, I can identify!
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Innocence cannot be traded away; it can only be lost through the passage of time. It is in the moment of loss that we become to realize what has been lost: that is the meaning of maturity.
— Catxman
http://www.catxman.wordpress.com
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Indeed, and thank you.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Beautifully done Paul!
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I agree with the comments of Liz and equipsblog. 😉 Best wishes, Paul! xx Michael
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Many thanks Michael
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🌞 Always with a great pleasure, Paul. Thank you as well, and enjoy a beautiful weekend! xx Michael
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What a beautiful poem – a truth told that I can relate too quite deeply and struggle to be present in this moment and place
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Yes, the eternal struggle, many thanks.
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