Hyacinth

He stole the heart of the Sun
Charmed the western wind
Then on a whim
He played a game with them
at the greatest cost
It was a terrible fight
For by jealousy's might
And the discus's flight
Hyacinth's life was lost
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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December 11, 2014 at 1:33 AM
Absolutely beautiful, the imagery here perfect! Also fits me mood at the moment.
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