Lorelei

From German Folklore …

Lorelei

Precipitous perching

on satin seat

Atop a high

scarred stone face vista

Luminously

silvery albescent clothed

Adorned with wreath

of shining stars

Entwining

wind blown golden locks

Lorelei awaits

her next succumbent

Exquisite

staggering physical beauty

Complimented

a sweet siren’s song

So hauntingly

hypnotic to seafarers

That no sailor

could resit her charms

But reaching

this nymph was deadly

All losing lives

on rough ragged rocks

Copyright @ Phillozofee 2018

Author's Note

Today, a statue of Lorelei watches over the treacherous stretch of water near Sankt Goarshausen.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is a thing of perfection! I love your poem & how it goes with the artwork, and also the well-known myth. Your words are lyrical & haunting. The poem is a little bit like a siren, blaring out dramatic descriptions of her beauty, then the final capture is only briefly touched on. Love it all! (((HUGS))) Fondly Margie

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Thank you so much Margie - I tried to keep as close as possible to the legend (poetically that is) - :-)

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared. I love myth and tale. Those sirens can be dangerous. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Thank you for reviewing in a most delightful way :-)

[angel]

Bet it's not half as pretty as the real Lady, though.I was reading about that legend a couple of years ago after hearing about it, in of all places, an old episode of The Waltons. Grandpa had brought home a statue of Lorelei, and Grandma was jealous, so he threw the statue in Drucilla's Pond.
To my surprise, the legend was German.It's the legend of" a beautiful maiden who threw herself into the Rhine in despair over a faithless lover and was transformed into a siren who lured fishermen to destruction."
A little backstory for the wretched, but beautiful, Lady.
Lovely poem, sir!

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Many thanks for your 'insightful' review my friend - :-)

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Love this
Especially last four lines
You have done this legend myth wonderful poetic justice
ESP love pic too

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Your comments are most welcomed - thank you for the kind review :-)