When tempests whisper lies to me
and only rabbits tell the time
digested is Apollo’s crime
as long as Charon get’s his fee
Then even ISIS can’t escape
the duldroms of a bored defeat
as history itself repeats
I hope we trust our friend agape
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June 15, 2014
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Interesting. My favorite part is this: “Then even ISIS can’t escape
the duldroms of a bored defeat”. Power-packed writing. 🙂
when only rabbits tell the time… nice.
Very well phrased.
BTW, is ISIS supposed to mean ISIL = Islamic State of Irak and the Levante, those terrorists and foreign mercenaries who captured Mosul this week? And which were called ISIS in Syria until they got defeated heavily over there.
I thought Isis was the Egyptian mother goddess or something. Since he mentioned Apollo who is a Greek god.
In the press they are still referred to as ISIS.. And yes the mythology connection was intentional – just as the Lewis Carol connection
Sorry, I got that one so completely wrong … 🙂
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WOW! Condemnation and sorrow so deep that perhaps Agape itself may waver. Salva got it right.
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Your opening line drew me in. Love the mythological aspect to your poem. Very nicely done.
Very frightening indeed to watch the rise of ISIS in Iraq. I hope history does not repeat itself, but I fear it will.
I specially admire the opening verses ~ Well done with the form Bjorn ~ Wishing you happy weekend ~
Hey Bjorn-very packed, powerful–unfortunately, doldrums are probably not in store–we’ll see what happens I guess. k.
great lines…present times in mythological mould..Trust has disappeared from the political arena let alone Agape…a bleak future ahead until a miracle happens…
Everything repeats in history just with dif details…but the hope dies the last. Like the connection with mythology.
Good piece, Bjorn. As long as greed and pride exists these things will continue. People become slaves to them. —Susan
Sorry for that typo. No “s” needed on the end of “exist.”
as history itself repeats
I hope we trust our friend agape
One can never tell what gets repeated these days. As long as wants are not satisfied water finds its own level and we are left wondering, agape! Wonderful write Bjorn!
Hank
I like how you mingle old references and present day worrying news so naturally and efficiently, Björn. Sometimes it does feel like agape is all that is left to hope for.
Rabbits tend to run late, from my experience.
I predict Charon is going to be very busy carting bodies across the Styx. Isis is a plague and scourge to humanity. Christian communities in Iraq are being murdered in the most barbaric ways.
Greek mythology :), quite enjoyable read 🙂
I love the way you string words together so beautifully and make them into, almost, a living piece of art. Beautiful. 🙂
very cool….chock full of thinly veiled references…and ugh…i do believe charon with have their hands full…i like the use of rabbits as well…smiles.
Oh i applaud agape anytime, have a nice Sunday, thanks for visiting at my blog
Much love…
I like the mythological references – this is very well-written, Bjorn. I sigh with discouragement at how history repeats itself. Argh.
no doldrums in the middle east, sadly, agape or not.
The varied references tighten the form even more. I like the suggested rhyme scheme as when read through yours the effect was favorably light to ears complimenting the strength of the topic you tackled here. I enjoyed it, thank you. Smiles.
it’s sad about the political situation..but lets hope this time history will take back seat,,:)
Lovely… I love the historic mysterious back drop!!
Glides smoothly off the tongue Björn – brilliant.
Anna :o]
Well written and makes for a smooth read. I especially like the mythological references…they always draw me in,
Elizabeth
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Cool!
I laughed out loud … and then I thought it had an underlying seriousness. Interesting form!
Very clever . . . But does agape help when crossing Styx? Me thinks it may be a wee bit late at that point . . . .
“only rabbits tell time” Good write
Yeats often dealt with weighty subjects, and I think the structure of these octaves allows it. Your subject is very well-expressed in these lines and the wisdom of the poet shines through, especially in the lines:
Then even ISIS can’t escape
the duldroms of a bored defeat
as history itself repeats…
That “bored defeat” says a lot to me about the senselessness of conflict in our times.
I also followed in the footsteps of many poets by writing this poets being drunk after a party with friends.. I was surprised in the morning how it turned out… 🙂
… your comment made me laugh out loud, Bjorn.
if only we could trust… ~
i actually rather love this, despite the sense of defeat as history repeats…. very droll. well done. though the errant comma in line 4 (“get’s”) makes me shrieky. edit edit! (kiss kiss)
Interesting image to muse on, Bjorn…the form fits it well. Great work!