Ravens

In Greek mythology, ravens are associated with Apollo, the god of prophecy. They are said to be a symbol of good luck, and were the god's messengers in the mortal world.

 

Full moon through my veins

As a cenotaph of my dreams…

So eager to adulate the names

We adopted with graceful ease.

 

Titles, names…has it ever mattered?

Everything must perish eventually

And if the atoms that are scattered

Have to cross the Universe

                       Inevitably

                  Affectionately

Delicately

                                                                                   Indefinitely ….

                                                     So shall it be.

 

 

And under the moonlight’s hiss

Don’t we wander in this praetorian city?

One sure thing we succeeded is

Polish our sufferings till they look pretty.

Author's Note

Praetorian - characteristic similar to the corruptible soldiers in the Praetorian Guard with respect to corruption or political venality

cenotaph (noun) memorial, remembrance

Reviews

[Writtenabyss]

Amazing I absolutely love it.

[Ana B.]

Thank you very much :)

[HeyJadeXO]

I love the layout of this one.Beautifully written !

[Ana B.]

Thank you Jade :)

[Sir Drift & Mr. Pulse]

Ah, the Greeks, how I look up to all of their ideas, I love the minds they posses, only if this were that era, where philosophy reigned and mythology governed

[Ana B.]

Yes, i actually wish it was :)

[Diamond]

A deep writing with a complex layout. Enjoyed the visit.

[Ana B.]

Thank you for visiting Queen :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful and worthwhile poetry dear friend. I liked the artwork and thoughts/message in your words. Thank you Ana for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Ana B.]

Thank you for your sweet words John :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Ana.

[Giulia King]

Amazing poem, Ana! All your poems are beautiful :)

[Ana B.]

Thank you very much Gullia :)

[Daniel Valentine Rivera]

"Polish our sufferings till they look pretty." Viciously elegant choice of words. I agree, everything does perish eventually yet we spend our whole lives avoiding it. I enjoyed your poem! Thank you for sharing.

[Ana B.]

Thank you for stopping by Daniel :)

[Tate Morgan]

We have all been the good the bad and the ugly in some rendition of a past life or two. We take turns being reinvented and renewed by life. What we are is life and what we want is happiness

[Ana B.]

True words. If only we would remember that.....

[mercy party]

this had me thinking of the Machiavelli quote. "the ends justify the means" .
This was highly strong and i always look forward to your poems.

[Ana B.]

my fave of Machiavelli is ''There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.''

Thank you MP :)

[mercy party]

should there at least be a solemn pause?
The Prince is one of my faves : )

[Ana B.]

lol, that's funny cause i bought a beautiful edition of The Prince last week :)