Detail from Roman (BCE) floor mosaic, Rhodes
Do not approach me
Man of frail flesh
I am immortal
Untouchable
Bow your head
You may not
Look upon me
With mortal eyes
My beauty is
Not for your delectation
Disregard my stricture
At your peril
For Athena in her majesty
Would not permit
Your genuflection
To me that is
Mistress of
Petrification
O ~ o ~
Goddess or Gorgon?
What say you?
Thanks for reading
About the Creator
Raymond G. Taylor
Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Comments (4)
Thank you for sharing. In my teaching days, I was told I had a look that could turn students to stone (even though I think I was lovely).
Stunning work, Raymond! Thx 4 sharing!
I wish I could be the Mistress of Petrification as well like Medusa. She's my role model. Loved your poem!
Goddess. And one of my favourite characters, Raymond. Sad story behind her too.