Paul Callus Poet Epic

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Chasing Pandora

Prometheus had erred and caused great ire
when stealing in stealth secrets of fire.
But Zeus could not forgive this deed.
The chieftain of gods punished his greed.
The lightning zigzagged across the sky,
in anger he let thunderbolts fly.
Instructions he gave to mould from earth
a woman endowed to prove her worth,
all humans to touch their lives and shift
the balance with her seductive gift.
Hephaestus was told what to create;
Pandora came forth through heaven’s gate.
Athena supplied her silver gown,
her head she adorned with ornate crown.
She hastened to guile the human race
her nature refined to tempt by grace
alluring deceit that knew no shame
her mission withstood distrust or blame. 

Pandora’s torment flowed wide and far.
She carried with her an earthen jar.
Instructions were laid to be obeyed
to keep it enclosed and so it stayed
till yearning became hard to resist
temptation knew well how to insist.
Alone by herself beside a brook
she lifted the lid, a glancing look
that opened the flood to evil force
unhindered it spread and took its course.
She panicked and pushed with all her might;
the damage was done – eternal plight.
A trickle of hope was left inside
but hardly enough to turn the tide.

When laws are defied they cause much grief;
the pleasure derived is false and brief.
Temptation is what destroys the weak;
redemption is there for all to seek. 
Forever in life it’s hard to cope.
Pandora we chase in search of hope.*

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* Pandora is chased for the only thing left in her jar – hope.
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Author: Paul Callus
Contest: Men Only #2
Sponsor: Kelly Deschler
Placed 1st

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Elaine George November 5, 2016 at 9:49 PM I can see why this took first place. Wonderful writing, Paul. 7+. Lainey Paul Callus November 9, 2016 at 10:15 AM Thank you, Elaine; always a pleasure to have you visiting:) Regards // paul

Skat A August 17, 2015 at 2:37 PM Paul, :-) Congratulations with your wonderful win! *SKAT* Paul Callus August 17, 2015 at 4:31 PM Wow! Visit number 3!!! Thank you Skat:) I'm honoured! All the best ~~~ paul

Viv Wigley August 16, 2015 at 1:13 AM Still brilliant. Congratulations, Paul, regards, Viv Paul Callus August 16, 2015 at 2:30 PM Thank you for this your 3rd visit, Viv!!! Enjoyed your witty winning entry:) // paul

Skat A August 16, 2015 at 12:18 AM Paul, Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soup's home page :). **SKAT** Paul Callus August 16, 2015 at 2:31 PM Thank you Skat; always a pleasure to have you visiting:) Hugs // paul

Joseph May August 15, 2015 at 8:06 PM Great write Paul...Congrats on your win Paul Callus August 16, 2015 at 2:34 PM Thank you Joseph! Your visit is appreciated. // paul

Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2015 at 7:42 PM So glad but not surprised to seee this beauty receive top honors. Congratulations Paul. Paul Callus August 16, 2015 at 1:36 PM Thank you Richard; always a pleasure to have you visiting. // paul

Alexis Y. August 15, 2015 at 4:01 PM Paul, Congratulations on your awesome win:-)Alexis Paul Callus August 15, 2015 at 4:27 PM Thank you Alexis; your support and encouragement are appreciated:) Regards ~ paul

Jan Allison August 15, 2015 at 1:11 PM You told a wonderful epic story here Paul many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Paul Callus August 15, 2015 at 3:48 PM Thank you, Jan! So pleased with the high placing! ~ Hope you're having a lovely weekend:) Hugs // paul

Kelly Deschler August 15, 2015 at 12:55 PM Congrats on 1st place! ...An interesting poem with a lesson to be taken to heart... This was beautifully written and rhymed. Excellent work, Paul! Paul Callus August 15, 2015 at 3:41 PM Many thanks Kelly!! First place is awesome:) ~ Have a lovely weekend:) hugs // paul

Viv Wigley August 10, 2015 at 12:43 AM Still brilliant. Paul Callus August 10, 2015 at 2:13 AM Thank you Viv. A good day to you from sunny (and extra hot) Malta! // paul

Connie Marcum Wong July 29, 2015 at 3:41 AM This poem exquisitely tells the story of Pandora. It is so well written that I wanted it to go on and on...A fave and 7! Outstanding! I truly 'hope' this poem settles in at the top of the winner's list! Paul Callus July 29, 2015 at 3:41 PM Your lovely comments, the high rating and the fav are very much appreciated, Connie! Thank you for the faith you show in it:) hugs ~ paul

Andrea Dietrich July 28, 2015 at 3:35 PM i just sent you a comment on free spirit poem. Some weird thing came up asking me to block you?? I sure hope it was just a computer glitch. If this goes thru fine, I'm sure that is all that it was. Paul Callus July 28, 2015 at 3:56 PM Hi Andrea, must have been a glitch since this one has come through! Thanks for popping in:) ~ paul

Eileen Manassian July 28, 2015 at 12:09 AM WOW!!! That is some write, Paul. So exquisitely written and expressed. You are such a talented poet. I first thought it was for Skat's Epic contest. It would do well in that as well. Hugs Paul Callus July 28, 2015 at 10:50 AM I am pleased that you like this, Eileen. You are so generous in your comments:) Thank you!! I will have a look at Skat's contest and see what it entails. ~ Am very busy, both with manual and mental work; have had little time for Soup. hugs // paul

Viv Wigley July 27, 2015 at 11:05 PM A show-stopping piece of Maltese style classicism, Paul, an absolute belter. This will do really well. Great work. Regards, Viv Paul Callus July 28, 2015 at 10:44 AM Hi Viv! I suppose that the Maltese were initially influenced by Roman mythology, since they spent many years on our island, prior to and after the coming of Christ. ~ Thank you for having faith in my Pandora! All the best. // paul

Afolabi Muideen July 27, 2015 at 7:01 PM Wow!!!!! Excellent write here, I live this noble write, it is so much intrigue...........A.M. Paul Callus July 28, 2015 at 9:31 AM Your 'wow' says it all, Afolabi! Thank you very much! // paul

Andrea Dietrich July 26, 2015 at 9:48 PM awesome writing, Paul. It strikes me on reading this, gosh, women are always getting blamed for stuff having to do with temptation and giving in to it. Hmmmmm. What's up with that? Anyway, I think Kelly is gonna love this on her winners' list. Paul Callus July 27, 2015 at 5:25 PM Glad that you found this poem to your liking, Andrea. I am sure many men find women tempting, while others make it a point to tempt. Let me assure you that even men give in to temptation:) // paul

The Grahamburglar July 26, 2015 at 3:44 PM "When laws are defied they cause much grief; the pleasure derived is false and brief. Temptation is what destroys the weak; redemption is there for all to seek. " Those lines are brilliant and insightful. I loved this whole write, but that last stanza was in a league all it's own. Beautifully done, sir. Easy 7+ Paul Callus July 27, 2015 at 5:18 PM Thank you, Preston; I'm glad you liked this poem, especially the final lines which contain the main lesson/message. Hopefully, chasing Pandora won't be in vain! Appreciate the high rating; all the best. // paul The Grahamburglar July 26, 2015 at 3:46 PM Oops, let me grammar police myself. That should be "a league all its own," not "it's."

Gary Bateman July 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM Hello Paul!! This is an extraordinary rhymed write. And this is the first time I've read anything on Poetry Soup about Pandora, although I am very aware of the legend and myth. The distinction of the "jar" vice the "box" is really great. Most people are probably unaware of this. I enjoyed you poem here very much and what else can I say, except: A "7" + FAV, Sir, for a job very well done!! Good Luck in the Contest too!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary Paul Callus July 27, 2015 at 5:13 PM What can I say, Gary! Your comments are lovely and generous, especially the '7' and the fav!! Thank you for reading and liking + being so supportive. All the best. // paul

Nette Onclaud July 25, 2015 at 3:59 PM mythically enduring along with a grreat story told, paul... your lyrical pen overflows!.. huggs Paul Callus July 26, 2015 at 6:37 AM You are very kind, Nette! Thank you for being positive and supportive. Hugs // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 24, 2015 at 3:54 AM Paul, you are of few many poets here whom I read that makes telling story in rhyme form flowing great accompanied by imagery and even with some info.. ~Olive Eloisa =') Paul Callus July 26, 2015 at 6:01 AM Thank you for the complimentary remarks, Olive_eloi! Greek Mythology is an ideal source of inspiration. There are many lessons to be learnt from it. Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2015 at 8:49 AM Some great comments! Paul Callus July 23, 2015 at 9:56 AM Thank you, Richard! // paul

Ravi Sathasivam July 23, 2015 at 1:31 AM Excellent. Very deep write. Words are well used. Enjoyed reading it. TFS Paul Callus July 23, 2015 at 5:42 AM Thank you for reading and commenting, Ravi. Glad that you enjoyed. All the best. // paul

Robert Lindley July 22, 2015 at 9:30 PM You have written a gem my friend! Pandora had left in that jar the promise of hope and the ever likelihood of chance as as defense against evil unleashed. The unseen force resting within was Love. Great, great poem!!!! Paul Callus July 23, 2015 at 5:37 AM Your insightful comments are a pleasure to read, Robert. Thank you! Hope life is well, my friend. Take care. // paul

Emile Pinet July 22, 2015 at 4:42 PM Your words are well chosen and convey a meaning that flows smoothly into the next line of thought. A stunning and eloquent way to acknowledge the myth of Pandora and the origin of hope. Emile. Paul Callus July 23, 2015 at 5:40 AM Thank you, Emile. Your comments are always appreciated and taken note of. Have a nice day. // paul

Len Gasun July 21, 2015 at 10:11 AM Exquisite rhyme with the inspiration of the great myth this is my dear friend, Paul. Im so delighted to read it this evening. Two thumbs up here! And, thanks a lot for sharing! More power and blessings! love lots and biggest hug, Leonora Paul Callus July 23, 2015 at 3:22 AM It's lovely to have you back again, Leonora:) Thank you for the lovely feedback and the support. Hope you're keeping well and pleasantly active. Hugs // paul

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