Artemis

I praise bright Artemis, fair as the budding branch,

fair as the spotted fawn, brave as the young bear.

From crafty Hephaistos you took the artful bow,

the sharp-barbed shafts; from father Zeus

you claimed your calling. Far-shooting Artemis,

through the thick of the darkened wood you make your way,

trailing boar and hare, swiftly and silently,

your aim ever flawless, ever kind. Artemis,

light-bringer, mountain-dweller, graceful one who runs

through thorn and thistle with never a scratch, goddess

unparalleled, friend of mothers in their travail,

friend of maidens, friend of the pretty nymphs,

in old Arcadia you roamed the wilderness,

in Tauris you took the blood of men, in Ephesus

you wore the mural crown. The fire of youth

is in you, goddess, the bold and valiant spirit

that marks a child as yours. Free-hearted Artemis,

worthy daughter of Leto, I honor you always.

Reviews

[Luna Lucretia Lawson]

I love mythology, especially Greek and Artemis is my favorite goddess

[Brittany Zedalis]

Mythology in poetry is my favorite. Amazing.

[Hypnos]

Thank you very much

[Solilokiss]

She's one of my favorites. Thanks for his, Hypnos.