Prometheus

Time is fading 
on the ocean's flow.
Through my window
I can see the maneuvers
of a burning night.
All the handles I invite
lost into the waves 
of the full moon.
And I am forgetting
each name and direction.
In front of a figure's shapeless fault
beneath the show's sudden halt
I watch my mind's dim reflection.
Mirrors broken
before I see.
Traces lost
before I walk.
And I always knew
that Prometheus was not a God.
He was committed
to a truth that was untold
to a fire
that we could never hold.
Destiny flows in our veins
while time is fading still
forming absence on the wind
until vanity forgives us.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Neels Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 1:54 AM
Congratulations Valeria on your win in Pd's contest :) WN
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June 2, 2011 at 1:20 AM
Congrats on your big win in P.d's contest
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June 2, 2011 at 12:54 AM
grats on your awesome contest entry Luv*Skat
Taylor Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM
Congrats on your win, Valria. Nice going. Ralph
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June 1, 2011 at 7:19 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of p.d., valeria
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June 1, 2011 at 6:02 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in P.D.'s contest Valeria. Love, Carol
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June 1, 2011 at 12:30 AM
Another great one valeria!~ CONGRATS!! In my first poem contest, & thank U so much once again 4 supporting my contest. I had a great time reading & judging every entry in my contest. Thanks for being among all my chosen winners. have a great one,.. always~~~Poet D
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May 31, 2011 at 9:42 PM
congrats valeria on your excellent win in this contest luv .. enjoy..
Scherber Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 3:45 AM
Very intriguing..this piece tickles a personal interest in said Prometheus and I was glad to hear your creative words on the topic..!
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