Ulysses' Torment

from time to time

I felt

Ulysses’ struggle

the day he tied himself

             with ropes of sorrow

                      to never again hear

the dreadful sweet song

          of overwhelming temptation

that came

                    from the deepest of deep

 

and just like him

 

I wandered

                     lost

                             in limitless waters

while

all I could feel

was just the infinite

 

 

that infinite of dreams

which

were embracing me

                while churning

                                        my sacred will for life

 

                                                                             into an everlasting eddy

P.S.

 A slightly modified version of this poem was published by "Eye on Life" Magazine on October 2010

·         Petra Vlah - The Poetry Locksmith - EYE ON LIFE MAGAZINE
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Reviews

[Souladareatease]

A truthful and Beautiful write Petra-the form works perfectly-but some temptations are so very needed to gratify time upon space-I at times will savor letting them draw me in ;) -excellent read-Wonderful Pen!!!

[Petra Vlah]

Temptation is the seed that puts everything in motion and the moral struggle they create is bringing emotions to life. Nothing wrong with letting yourself be draw in

[Onku Ghosh]

Very well written and expressed thoughts.Temptation is overwhelming....there is no doubt about that

[Petra Vlah]

The struggle of temptation never ends and it is probably one curse we have to go through. Thank you for reading and commenting on this poem

[David Scott]

The first time I read this story, I found myself wishing I could hear the sirens song. Now, as I have grown and matured (hopefully), I find I wish I had only dreamed of it...
The "ropes" of restraint seem to be moral and ethical codes one volunteers to bind one's free will with.
This concept of temptation within the guise of a creature man was created to desire deserves serious discussion.
One of my favorite myths!
I can see why this work was published.

[Petra Vlah]

Our free will is put to the test of temptations all the time and the struggle rarely ends, but it is keeping us alive and vulnerable (which I see as being positive)

[David Scott]

I'll think on it, but I shall refrain from being a judge in this arena.

[Sami Khalil]

A splendid read and write. I like your format too...:)

[Petra Vlah]

So happy you liked it Sami. Now that you thought me how to attach pictures to my poems I will do that very soon. Thank you again for all your help

[Sami Khalil]

No problem. It is beautiful even like that...:)

[Petra Vlah]

Your generosity in shearing your knowledge is much appreciated

[Sami Khalil]

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