Calypso

inspired by the Goddess Calypso too i just love the name, word.. Calypso nice on the tongue

The seductress Calypso
Siren of the sea
fell in love with a mortal
captive she held he

Odysseus loved her
for a time so it seemed
when he wanted to sail home
she would not him set free

On the Isle of Aeaea
 she vexed  and hexed
used her feminine wiles
magical potions charms
to hold onto to he

She could give him immortality
which also meant death
for the two you see
entwined they be

Trapped on the Isle between
Heaven and The Styx
with the siren Calypso
Odysseus sat longing to be free

In her bed of pleasure
in Heaven was he
tho the Heaven turned to Hell
with morning's first light

As luck would have it Odysseus
was freed
Calypso was lost
like a ship at sea

Tears fell from her eyes
turning the Heavens black
Odysseus was lost
his ship set a-toss

He survived though his ship it
did not
floated ashore with morn's first light

Into Calypso's arms once more he was held
he closed his eyes as she kissed him and said,
" Though I love thee Calypso
hate you I do too seems fate had it's own
plan for me and for thee"

Years past Calypso not aged
Odysseus face changed
just a once non wise sage was he
for he fell for her charms
thinking it would do no harm

Though Odysseus had beat the
Trojans with his wiles he could
not free himself of this sea-witch
Calypso

Seeing him age as she did not
tugged  like a net at her watery heart
for she heard his cries in the night
for his Penelope he did yearn

She lead Odysseus to the pines
said , "you are free"
'what sort of trick do you play upon me"?
said he

"No trick my love you may leave these shores
build a raft go to your Penelope for it is she you adore "
he looked into the pools of her sapphire blue eyes
pulled her to him and kissed her goodbye

Calypso she howled
and blew like a wind
tears fell as rain into the Sea
breathing raggedly she made the winds scream
waves foam
 
Ships tossed and turned
for weeks in the sea as the Ocean swirled
she moaned till long last her tears did cease

Years upon years she sets
on the shores of Aeaea wailing like a Banshee
into the wind for sweet Odysseus

She will see him in the Netherworld one day
though she was the one to capture -
he won in the end
for her heart of shells she has lost
as she sings her sad
Siren's song

Author's Note

just a bit about Calypso and Odyssues
not been writing of late hope someone might like it a bit tho it is choppy and out of tune maybe just bit you can hear Calypso sing her tune

Reviews

[Sweet_pale_cacophony]

The theme you have chosen is very complex..it is often difficult for me to write on characters..mythical specially...you executed it very well..
there is some grammar which is a bit jarring though..fell in love with a mortal
captive she held he..but perhaps it is a pattern of writing i am not aware of..
I do not blame calypso..a woman passionately love always yearns to hold on to her lover completely but it is towards the end that she truly signifies what love is all about..it is to let your lover be free to chose...for choice is the most beautiful tool..that mankind has been gifted.

[Dutch Jr.]

This is a great, poetic interpretation of Greek mythology. You made it understandable enough that I would want to read it. I like it. Much easier and more enjoyable to read than the actual Ancient Greek text.

[KatiePie]

"Seeing him age as she did not
tugged like a net at her watery heart"
Most of it was actually right (in the greek mythological sense)
This was amazing, I would never have been able to do this, you have such a great alent, I love the way you use sensory details because its the perfect amount, you add just the right ones here and there when the time is right, and I'm not sure if you know your doing it, but if you do the kudos! not enough people do that. I love the story, Very great write.
Keep up the good work
-Cathrine

[Anthony Thomas]

I love Greek mythology and I felt that this was a very creative take on this tale.

[Wolfwind Words]

I think it is a wonderful tale of two well known mythological people. The poem read like the waves that were tossed by Calypso's pain. your imagery was great in bringing me into their story and sailing along with it.

Wonderful piece!
Infinity's Shadow

[Staci Brown]

nothing wrong with creating fiction in poetic form :D kewl lil story you crafted here... :D

Faerie Blessings!

--faerie whisper (breaking the silence...)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

WOW Chloe you really did a fantastic job weaving this story of great love with your passionate words... you captured the essence of there timeless connection with such poetic ease... beautiful work, simply beautiful.

[Gandré]

you went nicely with this poem, greek mythology, even occured in timeless past now+here present with you. each small moment was a precious miracle when seen through the eyes of creation.

[Gema]

I love the way this poem told a story of Calypso i really love the story and the adaption of it on pirates of the carribean.
I love the way the detail and the words speak out to me and tell me the emotions and the way each character wants you to feel.
I love the way you've captured it aswell.
It is very well written and also very long which i like as it gives you more time to tell a story with words!
Keep it up i enjoy your style.
Look forward to reading more thanks x

[Mike Carson]

Ok...everyone who wants to hear Chloe read this one clap your hands...I hear it..you must read it, lol. It's a poem, you can make it anything you want it to be...but yeah, you know you should fix the typos...but don't speak of facts and mythology at the same time, lol. I liked it a little bit.

[Gary H]

Nicely done and too much more research would spoil the intentions of your characters. The last line is a bit of a tongue twister which has been fun to try speaking. Guessing you are not going to be adding a recording here..he he!
Think the computer played nasty tricks on you a couple of times. Theres a couple of words that don't look so good.
In in all, I enjoyed reading this. I have no knowledge of mythology so you can make me believe in any Gods or Goddesses you want to. If they are all as well structured as this, they will be a joy to read.