Pandora's Box

I've always had a passion for Greek mythology, but have only gotten around to writing a few Greece-inspired poems. Here's my second one.

Silky sunlight streams

Through oaken branches.

Green leaves filter rays

And only let pass

Emeraldine magnificence.

 

Cracked, stone walls

Surround a once-great hall.

Kings of ages once sat,

Judging their subjects

With their razor sharp

Minds, wits, and intuition.

 

Dried, earthen leaves

Cover the floor

While vibrant vines

Wrap their irreversible

Spell over the ruin.

 

Deep through dark soil

And festering, growing roots,

A hidden chamber lurks,

Cloaking its dark secrets

From even the shrewdest

Of modern minds.

 

A miracle and a curse

Wrapped and stored away

In a golden box of divinity.

Shadowy voices whisper

Elusive and seductive words,

Promising wisdom only to those

Who dare to unleash their strength.

 

A million falsened hearts

Of spurned, darkened lovers

Spin and spread and pulse,

While their inky influence

Casts translucent shadows

Over the mountainous land.

Author's Note

As always, feel free to critique.

Reviews

[Dani California]

This is truly a fantastic poem!

Promising wisdom only to those
Who dare to unleash their strength.

These were my favorite lines. The entire piece was awesome, but these particular lines are the key to life....and living a very fulfilling one. So many don't get that. Apparently, you do. :):)

Brilliant!

[Ebb and Flow]

Oh my, that was amazing. This was well written for a Greek inspired piece. The imagery is absolutely stunning. I loved it.

[Jordan Novak]

nice poem justy

[Wildfleour]

I really, really like this poem. Only critique - check where you used capital letters and commas.

A great write, Justin.