Arlene Smith Poet Rhyme

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.




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Sponsor: Kelly Deschler
Contest: Night Owl
Sponsor: Kelly Deschler

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Poet Destroyer A February 16, 2015 at 1:22 AM Arlene, Congratulations in Kelly D's contest. Always ~LINDA

Skat A February 15, 2015 at 10:32 PM Arlene, CONGRATS on your awesome placement ~ SKAT ~

Jan Allison February 7, 2015 at 2:32 PM Dropping back again with my congrats Arlene :-) hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler February 7, 2015 at 1:01 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 August 25, 2014 at 6:19 PM Well crafted poem, Arlene! Love your take, looking to mythology for inspiration. Congrats on your first place win. /x/ paul

Poet Destroyer A August 25, 2014 at 4:23 PM Arlene,, Congratulations, In Kelly's "Night Owl" contest. Love Linda

Joyce Johnson August 25, 2014 at 12:00 PM Congratulations on your win with your fabled approach. Love, Joyce

Carol Eastman August 25, 2014 at 10:43 AM Congratulations on this piece... Flowing and so classical.

Carrie Richards August 25, 2014 at 10:19 AM A unique twist, that you went back into time and the legends of the past! Congrats to your winning poem !!

Barbara Gorelick August 25, 2014 at 6:32 AM Very nice, just finished a puzzle of Athena and an owl. Perfect timing...Congrats. BG

Jan Allison August 25, 2014 at 4:38 AM I really enjoyed this write a unique take on the theme:-) Many congrats Hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler August 24, 2014 at 9:25 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 July 31, 2014 at 2:45 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 July 31, 2014 at 6:04 AM Thank you so vary much, Justin, my dear friend!.. Such encouraging comments.. Hugs.. Arlene

Robert Nehls July 30, 2014 at 2:46 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 July 31, 2014 at 6:03 AM Thank you so very much, my poetic friend!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Ilene Bauer July 29, 2014 at 7:30 PM i enjoyed this one very much, arlene! Arlene Smith July 29, 2014 at 7:54 PM Thank you so much dear Ilene.. Hugs.. Arlene

Robert Lindley July 29, 2014 at 5:38 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 July 29, 2014 at 6:53 PM Thanks, so much, dear Robert.. The thought of Atlantis intrigues me... Hugs my friend.. Arlene

Andrea Dietrich July 29, 2014 at 5:26 PM VEry cool how you did it with mythology. I think the first one I saw do this way!! Arlene Smith July 29, 2014 at 6:51 PM Thanks, dear Andrea.. Trying not to follow the norm... Hugs... Arlene