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Zeus' Tight Grip

Sisyphus' cloud watching

By Lana V LynxPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Image by DALL-E, best of 15 attempts to depict Sisyphus watching clouds

That cloud looks like Zeus:

open mouth, sharp teeth. I want

out of His tight grip.

This sky-ku of Sisyphus' inner thoughts is inspired by my earlier interpretation of the old myth:

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About the Creator

Lana V Lynx

Avid reader and occasional writer of satire and short fiction. For my own sanity and security, I write under a pen name. My books: Moscow Calling - 2017 and President & Psychiatrist

@lanalynx.bsky.social

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  • L.C. Schäferabout a year ago

    To me all clouds look like dragons. Or crocodiles. 😁 I was working on another haiku about it yesterday, but then I got distracted.

  • Lamar Wigginsabout a year ago

    Funny, I read this one first then went straight to the one before and never came back to comment. Love your take on the challenge. Best of luck, my friend!

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Oh, but I love this so much. The Greek Gods and mythology are so inspirational for this challenge. Such a splendid haiku.

  • Pamela Williamsabout a year ago

    Very creative. Love this interpretation

  • Rachel Deemingabout a year ago

    I love that Zeus has sharp teeth! Nice one, Lana.

  • Oooo, I loveeeeee how you used this for the challenge! So brilliant!

  • It could be Zeus haha. Do you have more plans for Sisyphus in the Future, Lana?

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