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Hermes the Psychopomps

Hermes broke his Father (Zeus) and Mother’s (Maia) heart when he intervened upon seeing a green eyed blonde woman of Celtic origin, on her way to the afterlife, breaking all the rules, displeasing Hades whom showered his own desires upon her, before forcing Zeus to adhered to protocol. These are Hermes own words as if he had lived in the 21st century As I dream upon this broken wave, like my life turning so sad, I miss the one and only Holy Grail, the one I loved and I had, like the sunrise it was, my body next to hers, yes renewed every single day, my age to be at last not deemed so bad. I'll never be able to match with words the moments I cherished with her, only I remember those lips that sparkled in return, and her love given to one starved for oh so long. a light from the north the claw of hades doth chain love the only key Oh yes her drive is mine ... together we would rock and we would roll, she says never, we would grow to hate us, had that been our role. But I’m a fighter believe in what is right, and this my long legged blonde, and I, in flight from my father’s wrath, love each other so much, a match on earth and when I released my love inside, it felt oh so right.... I will die a mortal, and she my secret, no guilt have I, no religion to stuff me up. Now I have known a human goddess from the north, her eyes those of the midnight sky, something so special so unique. She'll never have to worry about life upon this earth, she made her mark in more ways than one, life to two, arr, yet no, and life to three the other is me our time together brief upon the sunlit earth underworld awaits © Harry J Horsman 2017

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 1/23/2020 6:01:00 AM
My friend, this is truly a masterpiece! Such a creative and well crafted walk into imagination and ancient mythology! Yes, you certainly do believe a place exists in modern poetry for use of mythology.. A true gem and a fav too.. Bravo!
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Date: 2/26/2018 3:35:00 PM
loved this clever, witty write, my friend
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Date: 2/9/2018 9:59:00 AM
Amazing write, Harry, enjoyed reading Hermes "the divine trickster"
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Date: 2/6/2018 8:56:00 AM
wow x x
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Date: 1/27/2018 9:13:00 PM
I do not know my mythology well enough to recall this character but wow, when I read this particular line, it really got me: I will die a mortal, and she my secret, no guilt have I, no religion to stuff me up. Hurrah for this kind of reflection, Harry.
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Date: 1/27/2018 9:34:00 AM
Wow! This personifies the POWER OF THE WRITTEN WORD.
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Date: 1/27/2018 5:11:00 AM
A pleasure to read this Harry, what an interesting one too, I learned something today.....Maria
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Date: 1/26/2018 4:21:00 PM
What a pleasure to spend time inside this poem! It reminds me of many famous lovers and many not so famous. Your writing is eloquent and your topic universal, as well as entertaining. Way to go, Harry! Blessings ... CayCay
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Date: 1/25/2018 5:27:00 PM
Wonderful Haibun, memories of love from long time ago.. ...Enjoyed reading Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 1/25/2018 1:41:00 AM
Excellent write, Harry, your grounding on the subject matter shines through in content and execution. A fine Haibun. Regards, Viv
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Date: 1/24/2018 1:27:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your story, harry. The brief period of love made its mark.
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Date: 1/24/2018 1:08:00 PM
Great haibun... You wrote a great story..
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Date: 1/24/2018 11:41:00 AM
- A beautiful but, heartbreaking story Harry - Love is great, but grief is greater when we lose it - A first class poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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