Pan's instrument

I was always scared of Pan.

Pan isn't a man
nor woman
she devil
might be
half beauty
innocent deer
the other half
human's unlikely kin

People think it is
a flute she plays
but it is really
a violin
made from the delicate gut
she ripped from
under kitty's
skin.

Reviews

[Muse]

It's odd how Pan over the years, has been made out to be so approachable and innocent because of the likes of Disney. But if you study Pan's real past, you will discover him to be quite the sexual fiend.

The ending is twisted and ferked up. My kind of writing of course. lol

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, he scares the hell out of me.

[Blue]

I am a fan of those who can successfully integrate mythological stuff into poetry. Comical write, KL. Now, I'm having weird thoughts about other mythological characters, as well. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Good. Maybe you should write one.:)

[Blue]

I wrote one with Pyramus and Thisbe in it but I think I still need to revise it. Thanks for suggesting that. :)

[Caradoc]

That's just seriously creepy..

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. That was entirely intentional.:)

[Caradoc]

You're welcome, lol.

[s y e]

Speechless absolutely speechless. I adored this, I love the way you personified Pan in this write. Great job, KL.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. I appreciate it.

[Leslie Philibert]

This is very good, a mix of classical imagery and slang ( kitty) that make this impressive. Excellent.

[Lyn Anderson]

I do appreciate that.

[kublakhan27]

Wow, I loved the way you personified Pan here...you aren't alone in being creeped out by him. Even in the myths themselves, he (though you made him female which I thought was an interesting touch as well) he was considered creepy among his divine brethren...I attribute it to her power of seduction, coupled with the fact that she had hoofs, a defining characteristic of Satan as well...so for a mythology buff like myself, this is a truly significant piece and well done :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Your description of Pan would scare me also. I like how you described one of the characters of myth. Thank you for the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Ruth]

Ohh, the end has a pull, for sure...captured the primal essence and some innocence but you captured much much more to the ancient dweller...cunning piece, lured me right in x

[Pryde Foltz]

made from the delicate gut
she ripped from
under kitty's
skin.

Who wouldn't be afraid of Pan, really? They are a mercurial bunch. Love this more classical write with just a touch of whimsy at the end. Stay safe, Kitty.