Spotting Cassiopeia

A piece about the Ethiopian Queen, Cassiopeia of Greek mythology.

Even in thy humbled rest,
Your beauty is sought from the ground;
A dragging Sun is hurried west,
To bring night with wondrous sound.

Though mortal feet approach you not,
A childish mind suffers the chase.
In search of you, fixed eyes burn hot,
Landing in night's northern most place.

Was it the boy, or blazing cart;
His failing Sun had kiss'd the ground.
Your kingdom ablaze and set apart,
Darkened tones to be renowned.

A lonely perch that chair must be,
Such a beauty for none to see.
As you peer from the welkin's dark,
Does a song of regret sing from heart?

Author's Note

Cassiopeia was said to have been placed in the stars after her death by Poseidon, as a punishment for her arrogance and vanity.

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

Written for a queen who inspired others as this inspiring poet did to others...Wonderful...:)............

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I can only hope to have such an effect, but thank you for such kind words brother.

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...Any time...:)..........

[s y e]

This is lovely Travis - a very thought provoking write. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thanks, Noodle I'm glad you enjoyed this piece.

[danish]

Really an inspiring poem..

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you very much, you visit and review are appreciated.

[Baby Ricochet]

Tis a lovely ode to the queen. Thank you Poet

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

And thank you for your visit, BR.

[Rita L. Sev]

You have brought new life this ancient tale, Travis. Great rhyme and rhythm; your words paint her portrait beautifully...

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Rita I'm pleased I was able to relay my thoughts well here.

[Vidya Bacchus]

This was a very nice one poetic and also thought provoking.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, I'm glad you found it stimulating.

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome:)

[icelandicblue]

The whole piece is heartbreaking but that last stance gave me goosebumps....I could feel the loneliness and felt the universe from her point of view:

A lonely perch that chair must be,
Such a beauty for none to see.
As you peer from the welkin's dark,
Does a song of regret sing from heart?

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, I'm glad I was able to accurately capture her tale.

[Brittany Zedalis]

Ah, mythology references. Love it!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thanks, Brittany!

[MsJewel]

You have created some beautiful images in this well written poem. So many gorgeous lines. Absolutely beautiful!

:) Julie

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you so much, Julie I am humbled beyond measure.