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Athena's Companion

Phantom of wisdom in stealth of night; mysteries of darkness revealed by your sight. Appearing much older than your earthly years; an ageless soul with no death to fear. Athena's companion, with knowledge to share. Secrets of the gods and immortals you bear. Kept hidden from light, the ancient truths; powers of the universe and fountains of youth. Silent and deep as winters hard snow, divulging not, till we're deemed fit to know. Her crow, the secret of omnipotence did tell. Jealous gods swallowed Atlantis with ocean swells. Tiring of him, wanting the perfect fowl, she chose you, the wise old owl. Contest:My last contest: Sponsor: Kelly Deschler Contest: Night Owl Sponsor: Kelly Deschler

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/16/2015 1:22:00 AM

Arlene, Congratulations in Kelly D's contest. Always ~LINDA

Skat A

Date: 2/15/2015 10:32:00 PM

Arlene, CONGRATS on your awesome placement ~ SKAT ~

Jan Allison

Date: 2/7/2015 2:32:00 PM

Dropping back again with my congrats Arlene :-) hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 2/7/2015 1:01:00 PM

This beautiful poem was one of my favorites from my "Night Owl" contest. I really enjoyed reading it once again, Arlene. Congrats on the first place win and thank you for participating!

Paul Callus

Date: 8/25/2014 6:19:00 PM

Well crafted poem, Arlene! Love your take, looking to mythology for inspiration. Congrats on your first place win. /x/ paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/25/2014 4:23:00 PM

Arlene,, Congratulations, In Kelly's "Night Owl" contest. Love Linda

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/25/2014 12:00:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with your fabled approach. Love, Joyce

Carol Eastman

Date: 8/25/2014 10:43:00 AM

Congratulations on this piece... Flowing and so classical.

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/25/2014 10:19:00 AM

A unique twist, that you went back into time and the legends of the past! Congrats to your winning poem !!

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/25/2014 6:32:00 AM

Very nice, just finished a puzzle of Athena and an owl. Perfect timing...Congrats. BG

Jan Allison

Date: 8/25/2014 4:38:00 AM

I really enjoyed this write a unique take on the theme:-) Many congrats Hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 8/24/2014 9:25:00 PM

You have written so wonderfully about the mysteries and mythologies surrounding the owl. I can see why Athena would make this her companion!.... An amazing write, Arlene! Congratulations on your first place win!

Justin Bordner

Date: 7/31/2014 2:45:00 AM

Super Super neat mystery Arlene!!! You really honor the owl in this poem. " Silent and deep as winter's hard snow, divulging not till we're fit to know..." I love the degree of moral in this poem, a FAV. J.A.B.

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/31/2014 6:04:00 AM

Thank you so vary much, Justin, my dear friend!.. Such encouraging comments.. Hugs.. Arlene

Robert Nehls

Date: 7/30/2014 2:46:00 AM

I love the way you crafted this poem, Arlene. Very descriptive and a pleasure to read. Divulging not, till we're deemed fit to know. That's a great line. Very nice.... Robert.

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/31/2014 6:03:00 AM

Thank you so very much, my poetic friend!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/29/2014 7:30:00 PM

i enjoyed this one very much, arlene!

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/29/2014 7:54:00 PM

Thank you so much dear Ilene.. Hugs.. Arlene

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/29/2014 5:38:00 PM

Great write and a magnificent 2 lines.. "Her crow, the secret of omnipotence did tell. Jealous gods swallowed Atlantis with ocean swells." This one truly ricks!! Bravo!!!!

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/29/2014 6:53:00 PM

Thanks, so much, dear Robert.. The thought of Atlantis intrigues me... Hugs my friend.. Arlene

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/29/2014 5:26:00 PM

VEry cool how you did it with mythology. I think the first one I saw do this way!!

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/29/2014 6:51:00 PM

Thanks, dear Andrea.. Trying not to follow the norm... Hugs... Arlene