We Partake of Her Pleasure

A love poem about waves that crash upon my heart, invoking the Greek Gods Poseidon, Gaia, Aphrodite and Zeus.

Love is like rolling waves that wander on oceans,

they stream resplendent, swelling great and vast on the earth.

Children of Poseidon, with undulating motions,

his trident raised in power to give these waves their birth!

As sweeping winds move waves across these shining waters,

they rise to the pull of the vain and glorious Moon.

And ebb and flow t'ward Goddess Gaia's coastal daughters,

as she, Earth Mother, bequeaths the land in shore and dune!

They’re the thoughts of my love, that like the moving waves, 

shifting across my heart, I invoke Goddess of Love.

And with these pleas, Aphrodite graciously thus gives,

her sweet roses, and her kindly nature from above!

Roses adorned, come to me my love, say I so moved,

and as you reach for me, our hearts beat strong together.

Then we do pay homage to the Love Goddess firm and true,

passion soars and we partake of her godly pleasure!

While the crashing swells then come home to Gaia mother,

leaving once-dwelled waters to a fated dry demise.

We too, escape the seas, in love, lifting each other,

rising then to kiss among Zeus' majestic skies!

Author's Note

Awards

Greek Gods Contest, 2nd place

When in Rome Contest 6th Place

Reviews

[BreeBree1983]

Amazing.. Beautiful! I love this..

[Rick Puetter]

Dear Barbara,

A lovely piece. And congratulations for your award in the "When in Rome" contest.

High marks. Greatly enjoyed!

Rick

[Harmonica winds]

So poetic you are, I like the deepness and emotions in this.

[R.A. Youngblood]

This is very deep, emotional, i like your flow of thoughts and imagery.
Yea, i agree with Sirrah, it's kinda mythical and i really like that, some kinda of new, powerful poem. The last stanza is outstanding to me! 100 for this!
Thanks for sharing..Keep it up :D

[marytownsend]

Very deep emotions and thoughts, very beautiful! You can almost hear the crashing of the waves on the shore and the mythical elements add another layer of wonder to this amazing poem! Great work!

[ROSALIND]

one word excellent

[ROSALIND]

Awesome very powerful words its a very deep poetry brilliant carry on