At dVerse Sanaa is hosting poetics with an invitation to explore the genre of panegyric poetry.
“I’ve seen this moment in my dreams.” Hector (Iliad – by Homer)
Where Now The Sword Galant Hector, even under the mantle of Achilles, you are ever the evening star, beyond the dark sweetness of death, where songs regale your courage and the gods dare drink your health, where now the arrow, where now the sword that could spite your flesh, no grey for your hallowed head, ever the memory of your youth, your integrity in death untrammelled by Achilles. Copyright 2021 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ® Note: Homer's (the accepted author) poetic epic the Iliad is an a mazing piece of literature. In my view Achilles cheats and acts out of rage (grief) killing Hector, then dishonours the body until begged by Priam for the return of his son Hector's body. Hector seeks honour, mercy and justice, Achilles seeks revenge.
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This is incredibly powerful in its depiction of the legendary myth, Paul! I agree, Achilles acted out of pure rage.. the scene was mortifying to watch (my friends and I had to in university as it was part of the syllabus in those days) Hector on the other hand sought to make amends but unfortunately couldn’t. How could he? Achilles didn’t play fair. Especially moved by; “you are ever the evening star, beyond the dark sweetness of death, where songs regale your courage and the gods dare drink your health.” Thank you so much for writing to the prompt 💝💝
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Words well-played for a compelling scene.
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vividly executed Paul … and you expanded my vocabulary Paul, with a new word for me .. ‘untrammelled’ ..
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I love new words, thank you for connecting with the poem Ivor.
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“Panegyric” was the new word learned for me!
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I love new words, though this one goes a way back for me, there4’s so much that
comes out of reading – thank you for sharing that you did.
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You’re welcome.
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Ka-BLAM! This is terrific.
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David
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Wow, thank you for that blast of praise, very much appreciated David.
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I love reference to the classics. An wonderfully effusive take on Hector.
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Ah, I detect a fellow classics lover, and an appreciator of Hector, many thanks for these words Sean, much appreciated.
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You journeyed a high road to create this Panegyric poem … well done.
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Very kind Helen and much appreciated, thank you.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you fo reblogging Chuck.
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Always a pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, Paul!! Have a great weekend!
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Many thanks for sharing.
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Always a pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, Paul!! Have a great day!
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Beautiful
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Thank you
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Revenge is on the rise. Replacing justice. Is it not?
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Yes, I think we’ve entered that phase only normally seen in hollywood cheesy films, revenge and blatantly – I think it comes from a sense of privilege and entitlement conjoined with expectation.
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Entitlement as in “you don’t know who you are talking to”? Hear that a lot lately… Makes me laugh. 😂
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Yes, me too, and I too laugh.
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