Galatea Won't Be Reformed

Galatea Won't Be Reformed

the muses refused the sculptor's call

moulding hands lost the touch

now they can only maim and destroy

give over to unseen forces

wait for them to deliver

in the erratic glow

of a shattered lantern

an air-borne debris waltz

in jagged shafts of light

Brownian particles

struggle to create

through interpretive dance

and staticky smoke signals

it was this way, or vice-versa

chattering indecision and bickering

they can’t seem to agree

but like Pygmalion

they miss the fair lady

you once were

in Never-Never Land

you have grown up

be it with organic earth

prayers or pixie dust

Galatea won’t be reformed

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Reviews

[Akshay Rawal]

What I have taken out of this poem, is a view on how some aspects of patriarchy gets restrictive at times. The reference of Pygmalion creating Galatea is just like a woman being formed in a world where men made the rules. Times have changed, and women are an equally substantial players in our world and society.

The Peter Pan reference perhaps hits to the men who bear that old strict patriarchal view of society. That we have come into a different society, and have left the old society back. That we have grown, and we must act like a grown one.

Although, Pygmalion is a positive character in Greek mythology and is exemplary in love, as he loved his creation. Aphrodite was impressed and she brought Galatea to life. Galatea was so perfect in her semblance she wouldn't need any reform. Your poem gave the tale a different flavor.

Thanks for sharing, Pryde. It's good to read you again, after years.

Akshay

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Aksahy,

For you attention and lovely interpretation.
I suppose ultimately it a poem about expectation and restriction. We must all be allowed to evolve. Perfection is death.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Pryde... I have observed life as a child, and as a woman...
I have lived my life as a woman who can understand every aspect
of a woman's desire, therefor I can understand and console with
her joy and her sorrow. Men are a beautiful sculpture that remains
a mystery... and perhaps... men feel that we are a mystery to them.
It is the ultimate design. gently, Pat

[Pryde Foltz]

And what is life without some mystery and surprises:)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

It reads, almost like a diagnosis to the reader, telling and without sentiment, well done, good read.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you so much, Thomas. I hope you are keeping well this challenging springtime.

[emmajoy]

Perhaps the attitude is I am who I am but please, don't mess with me! Was said by man or woman (can't recall) that a woman's strength is in her femininity BUT and AND should not be undervalued.

' the fair lady .. - you once were - in Never-Never Land - you have grown up - be it with organic earth - prayers or pixie dust = Galatea won’t be reformed. '

Our past is carried with us, we learn from it, we turn our backs or turn to stone. There's choice and thereby freedom or - living in silent obedience. I could never be silent.. as proved. Thank you for such fine writing and for posting it.

[Pryde Foltz]

A fine diagnosis. Thank you, emma:)

[emmajoy]

Your post is a loaded one, interesting, emotiona 0 and more.

Thank YOU. Keep smiling and safe, please, Pryde. x

[Einstein Noodle]

your poetry always sends me a-googling .. to learn new things .. Galatea (she who is milky white) ... in the form of Falconet's sculpture, it certainly reflects purity and beauty ..a rejoicing in women's bodies without shame in in saying so ... sullied by time and pollution her innocence now corrupted (love the Brownian Motion) .. sad and difficult for me to agree never she will be formed anew ... i am a foolish optimist .. and i think women are better companions and human by far ;) so enjoyed reading dear friend!

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, E:) I guess at the heart of this poem lies the desire to form oneself. But then how do you ever know if that is what you are doing.

[Einstein Noodle]

well ... as a say .. i am the aggravating optimist ;) and she re-formed for sure .. now as to which way she may go ... another story eh!? what an incredible metaphysical question you raise ... is it what she is truly doing ... sheesh girl .. now me nog is quite befuddled ... but it is a happy befuddlement .. (optimist...remember) :))))))))))))))
E.

[Pryde Foltz]

That's me ... the spreader of happy befuddlement:) Hope you are keeping well this tumultuous spring:)

[Einstein Noodle]

:)))))))))))) i am dear one! feeling pretty sparky .. i have been building Norma a raised garden bed ... yesterday i shoveled 3.5 yards of dirt into it .. and God must have been with me as it felt so good to have Spring sprunging ... not even stiff this morning ... not bad for 71 eh?! you be well too .. always ... would i be asking too much for another signed edition of your books? ..... of "Tall Man"

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

An awesome sublime poem! As a science over I liked how you added the Brownian motion , that has a brill effect on this ponderable muse. Kudos.

Pls Pleez do read and comment on my newest poem too.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, I will see what I can do:)

[Ufi Auttorri ~ UfoAutho..]

All "creatives" have those times. The ebb and flow, the tick and tock of the timely clock. It's noteworthy only to those that can relate. That's what we find hard at times. What is left to "relate" to? A never-ending fractal universe unfolds and all is changing yet ever the same and to see this is to comprehend a smidgen of the infinite. What remains after that except hammered repetition?

[Pryde Foltz]

The energy the binds and breaks down the form, I suppose. The trick is remembering it is there. Thank you, UFI:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork of you and wonderful words shared dear Pryde. I hope you are doing well. Having some fun and enjoying your life. Thank you for sharing your outstanding poetry my dear friend.
Coyote

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, John:)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Pryde.

[Jennifer Patino]

I love the mythology & classic film blend. Beautiful work.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Jennifer:)

[Relic]

The reason for MGTOW I guess. I don't mind feminists, but they seem to have lost that fair lady persona into a less attractive personality for me lately. Interesting concept, Pryde.

I hope I'm not wrong. Apologies to you if I am. :)

[Pryde Foltz]

I think at the heart of positive feminism, which gets very little play in the media, is equality, liberty, and justice for ALL. Liberty is at the heart of this poem. Positive feminism is what I have always practice. I count far more men among my friends than women. Incidentally. There is nothing in my heart or mind that wants to disadvantage my friends or my son for that matter. Feminism when done in this light, works equally for the liberation of men too. And believe me, although the climate was not right to speak out against those who used the #metoo movement dubiously, most life long feminists, like me, knew when it happened, and kudos should be given to the likes of Rose McGowan who applied the movement equally for the protection of everyone. True feminists ... who come from the point of the love humanity ... are you allies. Do your best to ignore and not give attention to the opportunists. They do eventually get uncovered.

[Einstein Noodle]

well said Pryde! :)

[Relic]

Ah, you're just on here to look at Pryde's pretty face, Einstein. haha :)