Niagara-W

Niagara, the Antiope* of Canada,
Amazonian*, but not breast less,
Snowy bosom like virginal gems,
Swelling lips moderately full,
Savoury odor felt all around,
Crystalline throat striking the eyes.

Meandering, churning, darting, dashing,
Transformed from blonde to brunette.
Here alluring, benign, attenuated,
There corpulent, colossal, capering,
Practicing calisthenics all the time.

Raquel Welch* in ‘One Million Years B.C.’*
Wily Cleopatra, the Scythian of Ordzhonikidze*,
Carnal Marilyn, matured Helen of Troy,
Venus in Aries*, Mars in Pisces*.

Broad bellied, middle-aged, deep,
Now bulging belle of Detroit*,
Encircling the wooing Windsor*,
Yet the Blithe spirit of *Pelee Island.

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*Antiope is a figure from Greek mythology. She was the only Amazon 
known to have married. Daughter of Ares and sister to 
Melanippe and Hippolyte.

*The Amazons (Greek: ?µa???e?, Amazónes, singular ?µa???, Amazon) 
are a nation of all-female warriors in Classical and Greek mythology. ...
These warrior women is said to have one or no breasts 

*Scythian noblewoman, 4th century BC The women's tombs found 
near Ordzhonikidze yielded several examples of war-gear for women 
warriors.

Name of the actress-" One Million years B.C." name of the Hollywood movie

*Venus in Aries and Mars in Pisces (It is astrological interpretations 
for beauty and Strength respectively)

*Pelee Island where three oceans meet in ONT-Canada

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Contest: Free Your Mind sponsored by Chris Aechtner
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Dietrich Avatar
March 14, 2011 at 8:24 PM
gosh you have many references for this one, And it is totally unique, Dr. Ram. Congrats (belatedly) on this great writing.
Maverick Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM
A strong write on the Niagra evoking the female aspects, a great ''broad'' of write here Dr Ram!
Neels Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 6:15 AM
Congratulations Dr. Ram on your win in Chris's contest
Mannan Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 5:10 AM
Dr. ram this is superb. many congratulations for this win.
K. Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 11:17 PM
This sure is such a very unique perspective, Dr. Ram-- very interesting-- Congrats on your wonderful win win Chris' contest :D!
Horsman Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 8:52 PM
Again Dr Ram, lessons learnt, when reading your wonderful poetry, congrats. Harry
Sweetheart Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 8:32 PM
Congrats Dr. Ram on another great win in Chris's contest my friend.. amazing words ..I so luv this piece... so enjoy with luv.. what should I have listed my "Bible Bound" as if not Senryu? please let me know as I want to use the correct form luv..
Devonshire Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 5:46 PM
You did an excellent write here, Dr. Ram. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Roberts Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 4:48 PM
congrats on your win in the contest Dr. Ram with this interesting piece
Brown Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Chris's contest Dr. Ram. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 8:39 AM
I am facinated by your wide knowledge of your subject matter......just wonderful poetry combined with a lesson in mythology! Loved it,,, Congratulations, Dr.!!
Rams Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 2:57 PM
the interpretation and the explanation go hand in hand for all of us to understand. great write !
Devonshire Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 2:46 PM
I like the way you wove mythology into your poem about Antiope. Didn't know the Amazon women were thought to have one or no breasts at all. Very interesting and educational poem. Wishing you success in Chris's contest. Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Good luck in the contest with this very different work..Reads like winning material..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Horne Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 2:27 PM
I'd never heard of the Scythian women's war gear - very interesting indeed. And thanks for your kind words : ) Jack
Maverick Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 1:35 AM
best wishes for the contest Dr Ram,with this ''broad write''of natural beauty ,well done! and mail!
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