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Grasshopper

Beautiful Eos, goddess of dawn Cursed to love a man like me. How could I not be drawn To your luminous beauty? So I, Tithonus, Prince of Troy, Plucked the fruit from heaven's sky. A mortal man who would enjoy Heaven's bliss with Dawn to lie. My only love, I did beseech Grant this man immortality. Beware for what you reach Can love last for all eternity? In granting my wish dear heart, Eternal youth goes hand in hand. You did forget this crucial part Now I grow older you understand. What use is this immortality If you are old and weak and frail? I beg dear heart, set me free Let my boat to Hades sail. For I cannot live nor can I die My love this is so improper. Wipe the tears from your eye Change me into a grasshopper. In the early morn I chirrup to you Goddess of dawn, my lovely wife. You are the perfect drop of dew On the fragile petals of my life.

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/20/2009 1:52:00 PM

so very lovely a true and vibrant love poem of the old school! Light & Love

Adell Foster

Date: 8/5/2008 6:18:00 PM

This is an awesone write I loved the enchanting imagery which flows throughout the read. Thank you for sharing such a bautiful write. God Bless, Always, Adell

James Foulk

Date: 7/29/2008 7:14:00 PM

a great write this was a wonderful piece of well written poetry. and thank you for reading my poems and for your fine comments

Cayetano Young

Date: 7/8/2008 11:45:00 PM

very descriptive poem madam heidie.a poem that speaks the unspoken. the new RHYME queen? with much respect nd adoration, Gino,18

Date: 7/8/2008 9:07:00 PM

Much to think about in this poem. I really like the last line. I just found out The Soup was up today. Thank you for sharing you talent with us and for your kind words regarding my poem. Best wishes with your writing. Karen

Deneen White

Date: 7/6/2008 2:51:00 PM

Hi Heidi, great write, I used to love Greek mythology, good to see you back hope all has been well, take care D-nyce

Matthew Anish

Date: 7/6/2008 2:47:00 PM

Nice use of mythology. Good to see your writing again

P Sheart

Date: 7/6/2008 12:09:00 PM

Hi Heidie Good to see you back! Missed you hun! I truly enjoyed this wonderful write. So full of such wonderful images and I love the ending line! Love Light Truth Patricia

Daver Austin

Date: 7/6/2008 5:07:00 AM

Hi, Heidie. Thanks for reading my stuff. There was a period in my life I loved the Greeks, still do. Your poem is right on, makes me want to dig my Greek stuff out. No one wants to be immortal....better to be a grasshopper. Great wrting. More! More! You write, I'll read. Love, Daver

Brian Strand

Date: 7/5/2008 12:06:00 AM

Nive work Heidi and thanks for your welcome comments on my poem.Rgds Brian

Katherine Stella

Date: 7/4/2008 11:03:00 AM

aww this is so cute could see it in a book for children loved the imagery even can hear the chirp of calling for mate hope you put this onto plaque with a picture of a grasshopper thanks for sharing and for your kind comments on bear with me keep up the great work my friend

Sara Lokken

Date: 7/3/2008 10:30:00 AM

Heidi, I missed you!! I thought about emailing you, but didn't want to bother you if you had something going on. This was so beautiful AND imaginative!! It took some thought to write this one. Awesome work, Sara

Sharon Winter

Date: 6/28/2008 4:43:00 PM

Hi Heidie! This is so beautiful, creative and imaginative! An absolute treat to read. So wonderful to have you posting again. Hope all is well. Miss you here. Love, Shar