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SAPPHO'S CLIMB

                       SAPPHO'S CLIMB

Is this Sappho to whom i speak
Bride of Lesbos with the low forbidden voice
She climbs the rocky mountains dangerous  peak
Calls in the blue daughters of twilight to rejoice
in the bursting spring. She brings her songs and lyre
Delights the camping soldiers with the fire
Bold call-- vibrates soldierly repressed desires
Sirens yearn --bid most valiant heroes return
Desert-- slaves to familiar arms that hold them til they burn

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  1. Date: 12/7/2012 7:42:00 AM

    Being Greek I appreciate it twice! Marvelous writing, inspiring and provoking!

  1. Date: 11/28/2012 9:16:00 AM

    wow, I just love this one, Vic, and I love Sappho. I wrote one about her too - I think it's called the Tenth Muse.

  1. Date: 11/28/2012 4:12:00 AM

    ‡ 'Sapphos, Bride Of Lesbos.' I Love This Beautiful Poem In One Sense, Sweet Beautiful Victoria. I Wonder If 'Lesbian' Was Derived From Lesbos ? 'The Blue Daughters Of Twilight.' Tis Sooo Poetic And Somewhat Enchanting. The Ending Intrigues In That It Makes One Reflect Upon What Must Be Considered As A 'Plague' Ever Present; Befalling Humanity Amid Their Poisoned State, I May Say ? Super Cool Poe And Sapphos One Can Imagine Is Extremely Fair As To Gaze Upon ? 'Happy Holidays.' Love Always, Me *