Heart and Wisdom of Olympus

 
I flew to Olympus, to find its heart
armor intact against Hades' dark wrath.
At birth the power of light made its start
as Homer's ghost sent me upon my path!

Yet there I found only an empty throne
where once Zeus in glory firmly reigned.
So sad! For no lighted wisdom was shown.
Such that grievous and blue, my heart was pained!

The pain and the sorrow! Where was the heart?
I fell to my knees beseeching the Gods.
Supreme and great Zeus why did you depart?
Perhaps it was the Titans, the elder gods.

Then, Callioppe came for her father,
And Themis, the divine man was bidden,
Saying, Zeus gave his heart to his lover.
Seeker be still, wisdom I have hidden!

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November 29, 2015

Rhyme

Collaboration - Robert Lindley and Broken Wings

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James Inman

Date: 12/3/2015 9:28:00 AM

A second collaboration with Robert. Very nice to both of you.

Constance La France
Date: 12/3/2015 3:10:00 PM

James, thanks for visiting, this is actually the first collaboration with Robert, he is such a wonderful poet and a pleasure to write with ~

Paul Callus

Date: 12/1/2015 12:32:00 PM

I'm reading this poem for the second time, having seen it on Robert's page. It's only fair that I echo the comment that I wrote on his:) ~ Full marks for another inspired collaboration! Broken Wings is a most capable writer; together you have done a great job; mythology is a favourite topic of mine and this poem does it credit. #7 All the best. // paul

Constance La France
Date: 12/3/2015 3:12:00 PM

Paul, thanks for the lovely comment, Robert is a fine poet and it was awesome writing with such talent. I love mythology also, we do not get much chance to write on that subject here and thanks for the 7!!

Skat A

Date: 11/30/2015 10:55:00 AM

Amazing. SKAT

Constance La France
Date: 11/30/2015 10:59:00 AM

Skat thanks for the visit

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/29/2015 5:32:00 PM

So glad my friend, that you also presented our collaboration on your page! As noted before, your verses added were magnificent and it truly was a great pleasure writing with you! Love the pic and formatting as well. A7 PM ON THE WAY.

Constance La France
Date: 11/29/2015 6:12:00 PM

Robert, I think our poem is beautiful