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Infamous Hero

A somnolent trilogy of Greek hubris Hero journeys into infernal abyss Blinded by salty pride and avarice Seeping into Poseidon's lair, nothing amiss Swept along by steely reserve, prowess Bounded by fate and drifting malice Flooded by trials, providential interstice Curdled by envy, lathering jaundice Odysseus's rite of passage into briny bliss Travails on high seas; champion listless Brackish bilge, undulating fervour, blanching rigamortis Beached by despair, marooned by injustice Stranded by capricious swells and divine artifice Quarantined by chilling fears; bleaching cowardice

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 4/22/2011 1:30:00 PM
I had to read the Odysseus poem you mentioned : ) Wonderful write - and I see it was a winner. I enjoyed this very much
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Date: 11/18/2010 5:24:00 AM
Again, you blow me away and make me feel inferior with your flawless diction! Its like you are possessed by old poets from Romantics to Eccentrics to Comtemparary... I haven't read one piece of yours that couldn't stand alone as possibly the best writing of today. I am at the point that it angers me to read but the writer in me has to come back to witness your genius... Wow
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Date: 10/27/2010 3:10:00 PM
It all sounds so perilous, yes, it can very much result in tragedy. Congratulations on your win in this contest. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 10/26/2010 3:55:00 PM
Congrats Stephen on your winning poem in Dr. Ram's contest with this amazing entry luv.. very expressive and quite impressive a read .. enjoy your grand win luv..
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Date: 10/26/2010 3:35:00 PM
Congratulations Stephen on your placement in the top ten. Agape, Moses
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Date: 10/26/2010 2:51:00 PM
Wow, you really explore the roots of tragedy, Stephen. Excellent poem! Congratulations on your well-deserved win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/26/2010 1:30:00 PM
Very learned writng. Interesting reading. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 10/26/2010 12:13:00 PM
Congrats on your win in contest ...........Luv/Best wishes always......Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 10/26/2010 9:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest Stephen. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/26/2010 8:23:00 AM
You have penned nice expressions on the theme, Congratulations on this well deserved win, Stephen
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