Forged In Fire


The great Hephaestus forged my heart from fire
Granting me eyes like beautiful sapphire

My body was molded like molten steel
With heat in my heart to show how I feel

Aphrodite blessed my spirit with grace
Even if I don't always appreciate my face

Zeus granted me lightning reflexes 
So I can travel to life's nexus

Hades found within me a fear of death
But assured me peace in my final breath

Born in America my heart resides in Greece
Where my spirit yearns for release

I am but a distortion of the gods who created me
Placed on this very earth for you all to see

And my biggest desire is simply to find my place
And people who will smile when they see my face
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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