Eros

Eros, ancient one, youthful one, holder of souls,

opener of hearts, you give and take with the same

spirit, the same fury, the same deft hand. Eros,

child of passion, driving force of the universe,

yours is the face of desire, yours the strength of love,

in you we see the world as once it was, in you

we hear the voice of lovers joined as one. Eros,

child of chaos, brother of sweet harmony,

yours is the cord that binds our lives together,

yours the scourge that drives us where our bodies lead,

in you we find purpose, in you we seek solace.

Eros, in my blood and my tears I know you,

in my pulse I feel your might, your call to life

above all. I thank you for your many blessings.

Reviews

[Angel]

Ahh, Eros has not been kind to me. My first marriage...we were both very young at the time...he was abusive. The second time lasted a bit longer, but a drunk driver took him from us and left me with seven children to raise alone. The third time, it was love...the real deal, deep and true...except he also died after just a few short years...and I am alone again.
From what I see in the world around me, Eros has not been doing his job...too many divorces, too many single parent Moms and deadbeat Dads...too much abortion...in short, too much lust and not enough love. C'mon, Eros...have you deserted us??

[Hypnos]

Possibly because he doesn't have the power he used to. Your God receives his power from his followers prayers and praise. Since no one thanks or even recognizes Eros, or any of the gods except the hand full of people in the world, myself included, who still believe in them. So their powers have waned my friend.

[Astro]

Well if one is to be devoted to any God, Eros is a fine pick. This is an interesting piece in it's style and content. The lines move onto the next allowing the continuity to blend with each thought and description. I just wrote a poem called 'The Song of Eros' last night and was curious to read your work because of it. Now I can see that you are a fan of mythology, I will be back this way when I have fewer R&R's to deal with.

[Hypnos]

Please feel free to read more of my prayers. Also I am a follower of the ancient Greek religion my friend. I use my profile to post prayers to my gods. If you have a request for a specific god that I haven't done please tell me, and I'll get right to it.

[Astro]

Will do my friend and nice to meet you.

[Hypnos]

It's very nice to meet you as well.