As Apollo, So Too I
For Savannah K. Wilson's "Summoning the Pantheon" Challenge
Would there be anyone else I'd choose than him
Apollo, leader of the muses, nine goddesses
of music, poetry, and archery
It does all makes sense; the connection
even weaknesses, nymphs, similar
More than just an arty sort,
Could bring plagues, diseases on
those who angered him
But in Spring's heart
He brought forth
as I—
words
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Thanks for reading!
Author's Notes: This is for Savannah K. Wilson's unofficial challenge Summoning the Pantheon, which you can find out more about below.
Write a poem, inspired by or referencing at least one character of Greek Myth*, and mention at least one season of the year. The poem needs to consist of twelve lines; with the first line consisting of twelve syllables, the second of eleven, and so on, finishing with the last line of one syllable.
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Apologies for late read and response! I've had to deal with things and wanted to be able to give the poems the attention and heads pace they deserved! This was so great! A really interesting take on things and love the vivid and strong depictions of all that Apollo rules over, but most of all, as you say so wonderfully, words! Which are our great gift. Thank you for entering my little challenge!
Excellent entry! Afraid I'm not clever enough to do the unofficial poetry challenges 😁
So clever, as always Paul!! Really showing off your skills with such a restrictive format and still being able to create a drawing piece!!
Oh this is dynamite!! You managed the descent masterfully!
Excellent prose! I love this Paul!
Loved this Paul! Loved Rachel's response reference the nymphs too. They were definitely a weakness for more than just Apollo. I loved the poem's finish!
Loved Greek mythology
This is fabulous. Well done.
Oh, this is a perfect response to the challenge. Well done, my friend.
Goodnessssssss, there was so much stuffed in here (in a good way of course). Love where you took this and all the little things you managed to highlight. findamnapollo
Nymphs, eh?
Interesting take on the challenge. Kudos on making the connection!