Invoking Aphrodite
Poetry submission for Poppy's Prompts #13 Greek Mythology
Wring out your hair, emerge from the sea
Seafaring one, declining foam
Take your place on land, where you're meant to be
Free to walk, free to roam
Walk tall and proud regardless of stature
Embrace your sensuality, your sexuality
Beauty begotten in each unique feature
Unconfined by and not limited to physicality
Maiden or matron, use your artist's vision
Paint your locks golden, brown, or perhaps red
Choose your eye color without permission
Amber, green, maybe blue
It's up to you; art is not dead
Walk, recalling the song of waves
Pick up seashells
Collect myrtle and rose
Trodding barefoot within conclaves
Gather your doves, swans, and sparrows
Lover, also mother, be proud of your curves
Hanging belly and thickened thighs
Desire; prerequisite- none- self deserves
Ignore formidable stares from uncertain eyes
Aye, yes, you are a goddess
Born from the depths of the deepest waters
Here to inspire, undressing bodice
Baring beauty in all our daughters
You are the high priestess persona
Influential and almighty
Cast your light, spreading fortuna
Invoke your best
Your very best Aphrodite
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My entry in Poppy's Prompts #13 Greek Mythology Edition
My entry was written for women, encouraging them to hone their inner Aphrodite.
A lack of written details regarding Aphrodite's appearance allows personal artistic interpretation. How beautiful is that?
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Marilyn Glover
Poet, writer, & editor, writing to uplift humanity. A Spiritual person who practices Reiki and finds inspiration in nature.
Mother of four, grandmother of two, British American dual citizen living in the States
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Comments (10)
Love this Marilyn - we should all let our inner Aphrodite shine. Good luck in the challenge.
A powerful piece to be sure!
I love the rhythm and rhyme and these beautiful lines: “ Walk, recalling the song of waves Pick up seashells Collect myrtle and rose Trodding barefoot within conclaves Gather your doves, swans, and sparrows”
This is written so beautifully. I absolutely love the style and flow of it. You did a great job with this!
I love the idea that she can choose her form, and would choose to be thus. Your poem is beautiful!
You are a goddess, Marilyn! Beautiful poem, and love the inner strength it holds. 🥰 Great take on Poppy's prompt.
I wanted to say that I wanna embrace my inner Lilith, not Aphrodite. Then I realised that Lilith is from the Bible, lol. Loved your poem!
Go Aphrodite, be your best self. Strong and powerful words. Well said.
such a great response to the prompt. Beautiful, really enjoyed this.
That is beautiful. As is your poem. It's crucial to build ourselves up from the inside out, rather than the other way around. Wonderfully done. 👏👏💖