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Persephone

Life springs from her flowering feet
like a pup that suckles its mother’s teat
while her hair flows with the Phlegethon’s fire
and curls into a shade of summer heat.

Her voice is far sweeter than the lyre’s
like the innocent touch of two sapphires,
and her skin is a virgin alabaster
protected only by floral attire.
:iconsaiyanprincesscat:

Author's Comments

Rubaiyat: Arabic form. In quatrains. aaba, bbcb, etc.

There wasn't a category for the Rubaiyat... sorry! This is how I see Persephone, Queen of the Underworld. (:

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:iconirishwsdm:
Wonderful Descriptive verse!! :shamrock:

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:iconsaiyanprincesscat:
Thank you so much! (: :glomp:

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:iconinsomaniac55:
This is particularly inspiring piece, mainly because its a funny fusion of Greek mythology and Arabic poetry. Great job, especially on that second stanza.
:iconsaiyanprincesscat:
Thank you very much for your kind words and insight. :) Hehe, I suppose an Arabic and Greek fusion is a bit funny given the two cultures' history... ;P

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"If you care for others, then dispense with pity and sacrifice and recognize the value in letting them fight their own battles. And when they triumph, they will be even stronger for the victory." -Kreia :rose:
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:iconanavah:
Love the form! Nice poem.

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Thank you.
:iconsaiyanprincesscat:
Thank you very much! :)

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"If you care for others, then dispense with pity and sacrifice and recognize the value in letting them fight their own battles. And when they triumph, they will be even stronger for the victory." -Kreia :rose:
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:iconsaiyanprincesscat:
Wow, I'm honored! Thank you so much!

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"If you care for others, then dispense with pity and sacrifice and recognize the value in letting them fight their own battles. And when they triumph, they will be even stronger for the victory." -Kreia :rose:
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:icontimeraider:
It is a lovely poem. I liked the "shade of summer heat", it just reads really well.

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